Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban single-use expanded polypropylene packaging
Closed
199 signatures
What the petition asks
In October 2023 the government banned expanded polystyrene cups and take away food boxes. Some manufacturers have now started using expanded polypropylene boxes.
Expanded polypropylene is sometimes marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to the banned expanded polystyrene. It is not green and it's not eco-friendly. It is used primarily for food on the go so can end up as litter or in general waste litter bins and not recycled. Expanded polypropylene (EPP) is not commonly recycled by most local authorities and it will end up in landfill or EFW. There are far more sustainable alternatives such as plant based packaging.
Timeline
| 27 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
199
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
27 May 2025
Closed
27 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.