Ban the use of virgin plastics in all packaging sold in the UK before 2023

The UK produces more plastic waste than almost all other countries worldwide. Current schemes for plastic recycling do not work, with most UK waste sent overseas, where it is burnt or dumped in the seas, destroying human, plant and animal habitats.

By banning virgin plastics, manufacturers will be forced to use recycled materials, creating a circular economy that increases the value of recycled plastic that in turn should ensure proper recycling, and reduced pollution and petrochemical use.