provide plastic straws to disabled people or those with certain medical conditions.Even though the legislation had been postponed, Environment Secretary George Eustice says the government is “firmly committed to tackling” the plastic pollution issue.
He says the ban on single-use plastics marks a big first step in the battle against plastics in the environment. Protecting the oceans and planet for future generations begins with eliminating harmful waste items from distribution, including single-use plastics.He goes on to say that the UK leads the way in the global fight against plastic pollution.
In fact, beginning in 2015, the government enforced a policy that would allow supermarkets to charge for single-use plastic bags.
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