Rejected petition Make it illegal to send unsolicited marketing materials (JUNK MAIL) to UK homes

Such material is often just thrown away and not even read. The production and mailing of such materials has a detrimental impact on the environment and is unsolicited by the majority of households. All political parties send such materials and should lead by example whilst promoting climate change.

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Make it illegal to send unsolicited printed marketing materials (JUNK MAIL) and plastic charity collection bags to homes across the UK.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/573222

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Date submitted 24 April 2021
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