Petition · past parliament
Ban excess packaging (eg. plastic wrapped items within more plastic, multipacks)
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the sale of products using more packaging than is absolutely necessary. This should include multipacks of individually wrapped items. There can always be deals, such as 6 packs of crisps for £1.50, but we do not need excess bags. Excessive boxes within boxes would also be prohibited.
Excess packaging increases bulk rubbish in homes and waste. More fuel energy getting excessively wrapped goods to stores, homes and tips. Prohibiting excess packaging should have little effect on businesses or the buying experience.
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Dec 2020
Closed
1 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.