Single-use plastic ban comes into force in England - with plastic cutlery and plates off the table

'Crucial' takeaway single-use plastic ban comes into force in England

The ban on single-use plastic items at takeaways and other food vendors is being made in an effort to crackdown on plastic pollution

Ban on single-use plastics starts this weekend

BUSINESSES across Somerset are being reminded that the ban on single-use plastics begins this weekend.

For the time being, home deliveries and prepackaged meals are not covered by the ban.

'Crucial' takeaway single-use plastic ban comes into force in England

The ban on single-use plastic items at takeaways and other food vendors is being made in an effort to crackdown on plastic pollution

Full list of banned items as new single-use plastic law starts today

And more items - including wet wipes, tobacco filters and sachets - could all soon be banned

Single-use plastic ban comes into force - what you can and can't do from today

As of today, October 1, you will no longer be able to buy certain single-use plastic items from any business including takeaways, as part of the government's plan to tackle pollution and litter