Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Unban the supply of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
The ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds was introduced to reduce plastic waste, but I think it has unintended consequences. For some disabled individuals, plastic straws are preferable to alternatives such as paper or metal.
I think the ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds fails to address the major sources of plastic pollution. I think more should be done to target industrial sources and discarded fishing gear, rather than focussing on everyday consumer items.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Mar 2025
Closed
26 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.