It also emerged two thirds of ‘Generation Z’ shoppers aged 18-24 are more concerned about climate change and sustainability issues than they were just one year ago. Single-use plastic products such as straws and water bottles should be banned, according to 70% of British respondents to a survey by OnePoll, commissioned by Selfridges. The study of 2,000 adults also revealed that 10% of respondents think it is too difficult to buy refillable beauty products or products made from recycled material. A report published in the journal Plastic Pollution found that more than half (52%) of UK consumers would not purchase any product containing single-use plastics if they could choose between them and other products.
Single-use plastic products such as straws and water bottles should be banned, according to 70% of British respondents to a survey by OnePoll, commissioned by Selfridges. The study of 2,000 adults also revealed that 10% of respondents think it is too difficult to buy refillable beauty products or products made from recycled material. A report published in the journal Plastic Pollution found that more than half (52%) of UK consumers would not purchase any product containing single-use plastics if they could choose between them and other products.