In November 2021, Defra launched a consultation on proposals to ban the supply of single-use plastic plates, cutlery, and balloon sticks and expanded and extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers. The consultation took place as part of the 25 Year Environment Plan ambition to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042.
The responses have now been analysed and the Government has annnounced that, as a result, new legislation will be introduced to ban the supply of single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, expanded and extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers, including cups, in England, to be in force from October 2023.
For more information, and to read the Summary of Responses and Government Response to the consultation click here.
