Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban the sale of fake cobwebs in the UK – they're a danger to animals
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the sale of fake cobwebs in the United Kingdom. They are non-biodegradable and they can cause immense harm to wildlife and birds sheltering in hedge rows to keep warm and safe.
They can affect so many species of animals and this country needs to protect our extremely depleted wildlife right across the country. Halloween might only be a brief time of year but the impact of this stuff can be long term and with it being non-biodegradable we believe it does absolutely nothing good for us.
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
1 Dec 2025
Closed
1 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.