Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the use of non recyclable plastics in food/drink packaging
Closed
64 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like to ban the use of non recyclable plastics in food/drink packaging. These plastics can take hundreds of years to biodegrade.
By using recyclable plastics. we can take another step to eradicate single use plastics altogether.
By using recyclable plastics. we can take another step to eradicate single use plastics altogether.
Plastic is widely known to be harmful to the environment.
It can take thousands of years to biodegrade. Pollute our oceans harming marine life.
By helping to eradicate single use plastic today. You can help make a better tomorrow
It can take thousands of years to biodegrade. Pollute our oceans harming marine life.
By helping to eradicate single use plastic today. You can help make a better tomorrow
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
64
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
13 Oct 2020
Closed
13 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.