Rejected petition Ban "one use" plastic - straws, bottles, packaging. Use biodegradable paper.

One use plastic is getting into the oceans and causing damage, distress & death to sea creatures. It's getting into the food chain & ends up being consumed by humans. Biodegradable paper & cardboard can replace packaging of foods. Water bottles can be made personal & re-usable encouraging filters.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/200189

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Date submitted 3 December 2017
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