Bring in more fines, for people that wantonly litter our countryside and towns.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

It seems its too easy for people to just throw cans or food wrappers from cars, despite bins being made available, people have a mindset that its "not my problem" and that "someone else will pick up" perhaps a better car registration identity, or marking items with peoples details.

It's not about education as schools do teach children but most of the litter is left by adults, car owners the motorways are awash with cans and bottles, with government cuts councils cant employ litter pickers, maybe have a better fine system, a way to tag items, or incentive to return to shops for a voucher, might help people recycle. It's too easy for people to drop it, but maybe community service, or make it part of benefits system you have to do a week's litter pick.

Why it was rejected

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Mandatory printing of car registration numbers on all Drive Thru packaging.
Drivers who drop litter should be made to clear litter from the roadsides.

Timeline

6 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Apr 2021

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