Rejected petition Ban Single-Use Plastic Packaging for Fruit and Vegetables in UK Supermarkets

I am asking the UK Government to ban the use of single-use plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables in all supermarkets and encourage the retail sector to adopt environmentally responsible alternatives.

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Plastic pollution is an environmental issue. Despite growing awareness, UK supermarkets package large quantities of fresh produce in single-use plastic. Contributing to plastic waste, which ends up in landfills, incinerators or our environment. There are sustainable alternatives, including compostable or reusable containers & loose produce options. The UK must follow in the footsteps of other countries, to reduce plastic waste, protect our environment, & lead the way to a sustainable future.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710087

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Date submitted 29 May 2025
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