 Single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plates and trays are to be banned in England in a bid to reduce pollution, the government has confirmed. Figures suggest that every year England uses about 1.1bn single-use plates and 4.25bn pieces of such cutlery, only 10 of which are recycled after being used. Plastic items relating to ... Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England... 