The items, as well as other single-use plastics, could be banned from sale in the country as part of a campaign to combat plastic pollution of the world’s oceans and rivers. A consultation on the issue will begin later in 2018, following the example of Scotland which announced a similar move in January. A further incentive to avoid the use of plastics is the impact that reduced demand for the oil-based material would have on the fossil fuel industry. UK Prime Minister Theresa May will encourage other Commonwealth heads of government to make similar pledges as they meet in London this week. “Plastic is one of our biggest environmental threats,” said British Environment Secretary Michael Gove at an event with world leaders last month.
The items, as well as other single-use plastics, could be banned from sale in the country as part of a campaign to combat plastic pollution of the world’s oceans and rivers. A consultation on the issue will begin later in 2018, following the example of Scotland which announced a similar move in January. UK Prime Minister Theresa May will encourage other Commonwealth heads of government to make similar pledges as they meet in London this week. “Plastic is one of our biggest environmental threats,” said British Environment Secretary Michael Gove at an event with world leaders last month.