This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Petition Ban the sale of non-biodegradable dog poo and nappy bags from April 2020.

There are 8.9 million dogs in the UK. Many of the UK's dog owners use disposable, non-biodegradable dog poo bags on a regular basis. These bags are similar to those used to dispose of 2 billion+ disposable nappies in the UK every year. This use of plastic poses a grave risk to the environment.

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You can only begin to imagine the vast amount of disposable, non-biodegradable dog poo and nappy bags we get through each year. This plastic may pollute the planet we call home for hundreds of years to come.
Therefore, I call on the government to ban the sale of these bags so that the biodegradable alternatives will replace their use, resulting in a healthier environment.
Sources:
Pet dog population- PDSA
Disposable nappy usage- Wrap

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