Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban non biodegradable chewing/bubble gum from being sold in the UK
Closed
157 signatures
What the petition asks
374 Billion sticks of chewing gum are produced world wide each year. As the majority of these are made from plastic they cause big problems for the environment regardless of if they are thrown on the street or in the bin. Biodegradable alternatives are available and should replace plastic gum.
I would like the government to ban the sale of chewing / bubble gum that contains plastic - forcing big brands to change their products and allowing the UK to clean up it's streets. It is estimated that it costs councils £60million a year to remove chewing gum from the streets of the UK - this is money that should and could easily be used elsewhere.
Timeline
| 14 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
157
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
14 Dec 2020
Closed
14 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.