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Closed Ban non-biodegradable plastics for single use items

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Most single use plastics take over a century to decomposes which is causing a large issue when trying to dispose of it. Non-biodegradable plastics build up in our landfill sites, rivers and oceans affecting a number of bird and marine species. So why not just make single use plastics biodegradable?

Biodegradable plastics are a better alternative to non-biodegradable plastics because they can be recycled, reused and require less energy to produce.
We must look to a better and more sustainable future,
Please sign this petition and let’s take action!

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    This petition will stay open until 21 June 2018.