Campaign group says many bioplastics are damaging and they should not be excluded from any ban
Campaigners have urged the UK environment secretary not to exclude biodegradable plastic from a ban on single-use cups, plates and cutlery.
Thérèse Coffey is expected to announce a ban on single-use plastic items such as cutlery and stirrers in the coming weeks, according to the Financial Times. Campaigners have condemned the suggestion that she would allow so-called biodegradable plastic single-use items to continue to be used as an alternative.
Campaign group says many bioplastics are damaging and they should not be excluded from any banCampaigners have urged the UK environment secretary not to exclude biodegradable plastic from a ban on single-use cups, plates and cutlery.Thérèse Coffey is expected to announce a ban on single-use plastic items such as cutlery and stirrers in the coming weeks, according to the Financial Times. Campaigners have condemned the suggestion that she would allow so-called biodegradable plastic single-use items to continue to be used as an alternative. Continue reading…
