Rejected petition Ban all plastic straws and coffee cup lids, as well as single-use plastic items.

There are plenty of alternatives to disposable plastic straws available. Many retailers today stock glass, stainless steel, and bamboo straws.

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Disposable straws are usually made from plastic and plastic never breaks down. As time goes by plastic will separate into smaller and smaller pieces, but never completely biodegrades.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/215609

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Date submitted 3 April 2018
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