🧵 1. England takes a big step in cracking down on harmful waste with a ban on single-use plastic items like polystyrene cups and plastic cutlery. #world
🧵 1. England takes a big step in cracking down on harmful waste with a ban on single-use plastic items like polystyrene cups and plastic cutlery. #world
🧵 3. From 1 October, shops, restaurants, and takeaways won't be able to supply or sell certain single-use plastics. Items like cutlery, cups, food containers, and balloon sticks are included.
🧵 4. The ban even covers biodegradable, compostable, and recycled plastic. However, takeaways can still use pre-filled containers, trays, and wraps.
🧵 5. This ban follows previous restrictions on straws, stirrers, and cotton buds. The government plans to ban all plastic packaging in the future. Let's aim for a plastic-free future!
🧵 Read more at: https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/10/02/england-bans-single-use-plastic-what-is-and-isnt-included-in-the-new-rules
🧵 2. The new ban aims to protect the environment, cut litter, and stop plastic pollution. Businesses could face fines and criminal charges if they don't comply.
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