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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ban transparent plastic windows from food packaging

Closed 45 signatures

What the petition asks

Make it mandatory for all UK-based food manufacturers to remove the transparent plastic "windows" on food packaging, as they are often non-recyclable and we believe they are unnecessary, given images of the food contained can be included on the packaging.
We believe this could make a useful contribution to reducing carbon emissions and excess waste in the UK, helping us to reach net zero carbon emissions sooner and help avert climate disaster. Customers could be more at peace of mind knowing that their lunchtime sandwiches are having less of an impact on the earth.

Timeline

1 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
1 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 45
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 1 Nov 2022
Closed 1 May 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.