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In our view, the government is replacing hundreds of thousands of acres of green land with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of metal, plastics and concrete, and it is doing all this without the explicit permission of its citizens and, seemingly, without any understanding whatsoever of the net impact. One of the biggest transformations of Britain must be understood by the public.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":3396,"created_at":"2025-02-01T07:49:37.317Z","updated_at":"2026-05-13T15:59:13.596Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-03T15:09:22.571Z","closed_at":"2025-10-03T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-02-01T11:12:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"ESNZ","name":"Department for Energy Security and Net Zero","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759563,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759563.json"},"attributes":{"action":"UK to mandate \"zero plastic pellet loss\" in line with new EU law ASAP","background":"The EU recently formalised its Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2365), which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers. We want the UK to follow suit with its own equivalent law.","additional_details":"The EU recently formalised Regulation (EU) 2025/2365, which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers of plastic pellets. UK NGOs and the Scottish Government have called for similar binding legislation in the UK.\r\n \r\nNurdles (3-5mm plastic pellets) are raw materials for nearly all plastic products. A major source of microplastic pollution, estimated up to 445,000 tonnes spill into the natural environment per year during transport or manufacturing, a large proportion of which ends up in the seas and oceans, causing severe harm to marine life.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":3355,"closing_date":"2026-09-13","created_at":"2026-02-01T12:57:30.892Z","updated_at":"2026-08-14T18:57:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-13T11:12:31.268Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T19:37:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Andrew Ralph Crespin Dean","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":716095,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716095.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the residential use of artificial grass","background":"We urge the Government to introduce a ban on both the use and sale of artificial grass in residential settings. This should include prohibiting its installation in private gardens and outdoor spaces, as well as restricting retailers from selling it for domestic use.","additional_details":"Artificial grass harms the environment by destroying habitats and contributing to plastic pollution, and may increase flood risk. It can displace plants that absorb carbon, and kill soil life, and offers no support for pollinators. It can prevent absorption of rainwater. It degrades into microplastics, polluting waterways and harming wildlife. It also retains heat, which may contribute to urban areas experiencing higher temperatures. We believe a ban would protect biodiversity, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable landscaping.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":3274,"created_at":"2025-01-29T21:43:11.294Z","updated_at":"2025-09-26T23:00:09.399Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-26T16:45:28.559Z","closed_at":"2025-09-26T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-29T22:42:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727078,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727078.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Temporary Ban on agricultural use of sewage cake","background":"In order to protect our land, we’re seeking a temporary ban of the agricultural use of sewage cake until better testing and treatment of waste can be proven. We call on all farmers after this harvest to refuse to accept any more until things change.","additional_details":"Some research suggests that the contamination of land is far more serious than just heavy metal build ups. There is an increasing amount of micro plastics and forever chemicals appearing in sewage cake. We think testing for these when it leaves the processing plants isn’t adequate, and that processing needs to adapt to be able to remove these contaminants.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1146,"created_at":"2025-05-09T06:22:17.723Z","updated_at":"2025-11-29T00:00:19.443Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-05-28T08:37:53.707Z","closed_at":"2025-11-28T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-09T07:02:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":709854,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709854.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery","background":"I want the Government to make it illegal for social media influencers to promote or advertise cosmetic surgery. We believe this could help prevent often vulnerable individuals seeking plastic surgery, especially from cheap providers abroad.","additional_details":"I was struggling with my body image and after being influenced by many influencers decided to pay for plastic surgery abroad.\r\n\r\nInfluencers are required to make it clear when they are advertising products or services, but we think new rules are needed to ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery at all. I believe this would benefit the mental and physical health of citizens, and reduce the burden on the NHS of patients who need treatment following cosmetic surgery.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":682,"created_at":"2024-12-14T02:24:06.101Z","updated_at":"2025-08-17T23:00:03.743Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-17T11:05:19.121Z","closed_at":"2025-08-17T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-14T10:15:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":709869,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709869.json"},"attributes":{"action":" Ban non-recyclable plastic packaging and products.\r\n","background":"I want the government to pass a law so all products and packaging that companies produce are recyclable. ","additional_details":"I want this because of global warming. It is very serious and although we are doing a lot, I don't think it is enough. I want to stop land fills getting filled, plastic getting burned and even buried. Each time we do that, I believe we are harming our delicate and fragile environment. I want to save what I can and help the people out there who are suffering the damage that countries including the UK have done in the past and now in the present.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":349,"created_at":"2024-12-14T09:41:47.005Z","updated_at":"2025-08-10T23:00:08.857Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-10T12:14:10.683Z","closed_at":"2025-08-10T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-14T10:26:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"BT","name":"Department for Business and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":735287,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735287.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables sold in the UK","background":"We urge the Government to ban plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables sold in the UK. We believe they are not recyclable and contribute to microplastic pollution, and that there may be compostable or laser-etched alternatives. We believe the UK should follow France & New Zealand in doing this.","additional_details":"Plastic stickers are used on billions of items per year, and many end up in a landfill or ocean. We are concerned that wildlife may consume them, and they may degrade into harmful microplastics. With a global treaty on plastic pollution in progress, we believe the UK should lead a ban on what we believe is a single-use, unnecessary plastic.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":310,"created_at":"2025-07-29T14:37:06.870Z","updated_at":"2026-02-14T00:00:01.964Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-13T08:53:41.894Z","closed_at":"2026-02-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-30T10:36:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":764725,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764725.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the sale of single-use plastic drinks bottles in UK schools","background":"We want the UK Government to ban the sale of single-use plastic drinks bottles in all primary and secondary schools, and require schools to provide sustainable alternatives such as refill stations and reusable bottle schemes.","additional_details":"Why is this important? In 2018, the Government told schools to remove single-use plastics by 2022. Yet in 2026, many still sell plastic bottles daily to students. We are teaching children one thing and modelling another. We believe this drives litter, pollution and microplastic exposure. We think schools must lead — not lag — and switch to refillable alternatives. In our view single use plastics are damaging not only the planet by our children bodies, and this isn’t just an environmental issue it is a safe guarding issue.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":258,"closing_date":"2026-10-17","created_at":"2026-03-18T21:26:07.714Z","updated_at":"2026-08-12T11:49:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-17T13:18:14.653Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-19T09:21:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Emma Osterbery","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":710087,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710087.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the use of all Single-Use Plastics","background":"Ban use of all single-use plastics, including food packaging and product wrapping. We think this would reduce waste, protect the environment, and encourage manufacturers to adopt sustainable alternatives like plant-based or cornstarch solutions.","additional_details":"Single-use plastics harm ecosystems and marine life. While bans exist on items like straws and plates, most packaging, including food and product containers, remains unregulated. We think a comprehensive ban would reduce pollution, drive innovation, and push manufacturers to adopt existing eco-friendly alternatives, positioning the UK as a leader in sustainability.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":234,"created_at":"2024-12-15T23:17:19.431Z","updated_at":"2025-12-19T19:46:05.854Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-14T10:25:07.835Z","closed_at":"2025-08-14T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-18T13:52:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":723727,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/723727.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a tax on clothing that contains micro-plastics","background":"To aid in combatting the issues of plastic pollution and fast fashion, we urge the Government to implement a tax on clothing containing microplastics. With this, we aim to encourage clothing companies and brands to stop partaking in fast fashion and promote sustainability.","additional_details":"We believe a tax on clothing with microplastics could have significant environmental benefits. Each year, large quantities of microfibers enter the ocean from washing clothes. With the UK leading Europe in clothing consumption per person, we believe urgent action is needed. We believe a tax can encourage sustainable production, reduce pollution, and drive innovation in eco-friendly materials, helping to protect marine ecosystems and promote responsible fashion practices.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":219,"created_at":"2025-03-28T11:48:09.416Z","updated_at":"2025-10-25T07:58:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-24T09:06:40.772Z","closed_at":"2025-10-24T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-28T11:53:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":731939,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731939.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require construction of data centres to be halted & find eco-friendly solution","background":"We think as a country that has put much emphasis on ensuring our air and water is kept clean and accessible for the future of our children, it's imperative that the Government requires a halt in construction of all new data centres until more self-sustaining, eco-friendly, safe solutions are found.","additional_details":"Some recent research, for example from MIT, Forbes, and other institutions indicates the significant impact energy consumption by data centres can have on our climate.\r\n \r\nData centres can use a huge amount of energy and water daily. The associated emissions may contain large amounts of pollutants which have been reported to contribute to cancer and other serious health issues. Some communities in different parts of the world are forced to use plastic bottles of water to bathe or may find waste residue in their “clean” water supply, in part because of pollutants.\r\n \r\nWe think we need to set a global example of excellence and keep our Net Zero promise.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":181,"created_at":"2025-06-30T00:46:44.250Z","updated_at":"2026-01-26T00:00:17.616Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-07-25T13:40:41.789Z","closed_at":"2026-01-25T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-30T17:13:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"SIT","name":"Department for Science, Innovation and Technology","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":750746,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750746.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban spikes on residential shared fences for the safety of wildlife and pets","background":"Ban spikes on residential boundary fences.","additional_details":"We think sharp hard plastic spikes - some as high as 3-4 inches erected on top of residential boundary fences are barbaric, inhumane and can inflict horrendous harm on our wildlife and pets, foxes and cats in particular. We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, but we have built on their habitat, leaving them no alternative then to live amongst us and they should be allowed to live without fear of harm.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":169,"created_at":"2025-11-14T14:18:26.066Z","updated_at":"2026-06-22T23:00:02.247Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-22T14:33:30.468Z","closed_at":"2026-06-22T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-15T10:12:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"BT","name":"Department for Business and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":751050,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751050.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban factories from producing single use plastic bottles for still drinks","background":"Ban factories from producing plastic bottles with still drinks in them and instead use recyclable cartons.","additional_details":"I would like a ban on factories producing plastic bottles because:\r\n\r\n1)\tPlastic bottles and caps are some of the top most littered items in the world.\r\n2)\tThey become microplastics, which can make it more likely for animals to swallow them.\r\n3)\tPlastic bottles often have a higher carbon footprint.\r\n4)\tThe lightweight rectangular shape of cartons could mean that more fit in one container, which may lower transport emissions.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":168,"created_at":"2025-11-17T18:31:04.447Z","updated_at":"2026-06-19T23:00:01.764Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-19T17:43:00.223Z","closed_at":"2026-06-19T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-23T12:46:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":762656,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762656.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban all raw sewage dumping, mandate real time warning system & investment","background":"Introduce a total ban on raw sewage dumping to remove what we consider as the storm overflows “loophole”. There should also be a real-time warning system for every spill: location, volume, risk. Water companies should be mandated to put more of their profits into new pipes and storage tanks.","additional_details":"We believe that more must be done prevent human waste, chemicals, and plastics being pumped straight into places where kids paddle, dogs swim, and people fish. We believe water companies are able to make huge profits while dodging making real fixes to infrastructure. We call on the Government to take action to stop our rivers from dying: fish kills, algae blooms, dead birds. Beaches close, surfers get sick, tourists stay away. Kids can’t safely play in water we grew up trusting. E. coli, norovirus, even antibiotic-resistant bugs are now in the places we love.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":163,"closing_date":"2026-10-01","created_at":"2026-02-27T13:15:10.870Z","updated_at":"2026-08-12T14:56:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-01T15:03:58.056Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-27T15:46:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Lauren Shickle","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":762217,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762217.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban Supermarkets from selling fresh produce in plastic & require it to be loose","background":"Bring in legislation (like in France) to ban supermarkets from selling fresh produce in plastic packaging. If it is necessary to have products in packaging, make it paper.","additional_details":"In our view, it is absolutely unnecessary for produce to be in plastic packaging as it is a true waste of plastic. Most produce does not need to be in packaging as well, but there is an incentive for purchasers to buy the packaged alternative if they are cheaper to buy. We believe we need to stop encouraging waste, with both the packaging and the unnecessary purchasing of more products (that go to landfill) just because they are more financially appealing.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":163,"closing_date":"2026-09-30","created_at":"2026-02-23T12:14:53.278Z","updated_at":"2026-08-13T15:30:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-30T07:46:36.539Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-23T14:38:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Layla Summer Clemens","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":702851,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702851.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban plastic food covers such as cling film","background":"We call on the Government to ban plastic food covers such as cling film and encourage people to use reusable alternatives such as beeswax food covers.","additional_details":"I believe that people should use reusable covers because plastic ones take a long amount of time to decompose, which may harm birds, squirrels and other animals who may die from either eating the plastic or being trapped in one. 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We think the use and distribution of non-stick cookware containing PFAS must also be banned.","additional_details":"We have concerns about the long terms effects on human health of PFAS and microplastics. All members of the public must be entitled to access to safe clean drinking water and food products regardless of economic or social status. 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This could damage the health of bystanders and wildlife. Animals which have started to nest in the bonfire before the event can also be burnt alive, this cannot happen anymore.","additional_details":"Combined, public bonfires can burn the equivalent of 1000's of trees. I believe this pollution harms human health, particularly the lungs, and negatively affects wildlife, and that the burning of certain materials, especially treated wood, plastic, and household waste, releases even more harmful toxins. 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We think a ban would demonstrate vital leadership in combating plastic pollution, protecting ecosystems, and fostering a circular economy, safeguarding our planet for future generations.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":97,"created_at":"2025-07-07T20:55:28.923Z","updated_at":"2026-02-21T00:00:15.810Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-20T14:06:11.869Z","closed_at":"2026-02-20T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-04T18:39:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":739691,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739691.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban fish-shaped single-use plastic soy sauce dispensers","background":"Plastic fish used in takeaway sushi and soy sauce are wasteful, non-recyclable, and contribute to environmental harm. 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