A far-reaching plastic ban is set to hit takeaways and fast food outlets in England from the beginning of next month, the Government has already announced. England's ban follows Scotland as the first UK country to implement a ban on single-use plastics, with legislation coming into force in June 2022. The Government has put a ban on everyday items including single-use plastic cutlery or balloon sticks, polystyrene containers and cups, and single-use plastic plates, trays, and bowls. The ban on these items will include online and over-the-counter sales and supply, items from new and existing stock, and all types of single-use plastic, including biodegradable, compostable and recycled. It will also include items wholly or partly made from plastic, including coating or lining.

Source: The Times September 30, 2023 10:16 UTC