Britain seeks ban of single use plastic plates and cutlery in England

England plans ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery

Single-use cutlery and plates could be banned in England as part of a public consultation and call for evidence launched to tackle so-called problematic plastics on Saturday. Throwaway plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers could all be phased out in the latest UK government bid to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said.

Britain seeks ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery to reduce waste

About 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of single-use cutlery, most of which are plastic, are used in Britain every year.

Single-use plastic plates and cutlery could be banned in England

Ministers launch public consultation and will also investigate limiting wet wipes, tobacco filters and sachets

Single-use plastic plates and cutlery and polystyrene cups are set to be banned

The Government has launched a consultation with a view to banning these items from April 2023

Extending ban on single-use plastics to plates, cutlery and cups in England moves step closer

As well as a 12-week consultation, there will be a separate call for evidence to investigate how to limit products creating avoidable waste, such as wet wipes containing plastic, tobacco filters, and sachets.

Single-use plastic: Plates, cups and cutlery ban edges closer

It is "time we left our throwaway culture behind once and for all", the environment secretary says.