Rejected petition Make it illegal for supermarkets to wrap fruit and vegetables in plastic

Supermarkets are unnecessarily wrapping items in plastic and contributing to levels of plastic waste that are harmful to our environment and wildlife. Most fruit and vegetables do not need to be plastic wrapped to stay fresh.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232684

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Date submitted 21 April 2019
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