Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables
Closed
1,582 signatures
What the petition asks
France and Spain have recently pledged to ban plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables from January 2022. We want the UK Government to follow suit and reduce unnecessary plastic waste.
Plastic waste does not biodegrade. It gets into the environment, into the oceans and can cause injury or death to animals. Even if recycled properly, plastic packaging needs to be managed by the local council. Reducing the amount we purchase would reduce this burden and save taxpayers money. Fruit and veg is often transported long distances without plastic and packaged for sale to enhance presentation. It is not needed to protect the fruit.
Timeline
| 4 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,582
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
4 Nov 2021
Closed
4 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.