Further Ban on Single-Use Plastics in England

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This month, the Environment Secretary announced a ban on a range of polluting single-use plastics. Coming into effect from October, it will include a ban on single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers. 

This marks real progress in the fight against plastic waste. Read more on the announcement here.

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