New export regulations, the UK’s plastic ban will take effect on October 1!

 The British government announced that it will suspend the supply/sale of one-time products from October 1 plastic products.

 

Previously, Scotland and Wales had alreadySimilar regulations have been introduced in 2021 and 2022.

 

It is estimated that the UK uses 2.7 billion disposable tableware items (most of which are plastic )and 721 million disposable plates, but only 10% are recycled. If 2.7 billion pieces of cutlery were lined up, they would circle the earth more than eight and a half times (based on a 15cm piece of cutlery).

This time the British government introduced plastic ban A few points are made:

1. plastic Straws have long been banned, but this time the scope has been expanded to include all disposable plastic products.

2. The ban applies to all businesses, including retailers, takeaways and hospitality businesses.

3. UK to ban single-use plastic Products, including tableware, plates, bowls, etc.

 

4. The UK government is also considering bans on other common littering and problems plastic products and mandatory labeling on the packaging.

5.. The ban does not apply to plates, bowls and trays used as packaging, and other measures will be used to push manufacturers to use recyclable packaging.

6. The UK is committed to working with international partners to resolve plastic contamination issues and support end plastic Negotiation of legally binding treaties on pollution.

 

due to the plastic ban , some companies had to redesign their packaging.

Some sellers said that the difficulty now is to find new alternative suppliers and adjust costs, and to sell out the current inventory in a limited time.

 

It is reported that the legislation may affect a range of very specific types of packaging, from sticky labels on fruit to coffee pods. For example, it stipulates that packaging should outline its ingredients on the packaging so consumers can recycle it correctly.

 

We call on all customers to ensure that all products comply with local plastic restriction regulations when making customs declarations and to actively adopt sustainable alternatives.

When sellers are packaging and selecting products, they can consult the source factory to see whether the outer packaging of the product meets the requirements." plastic ban ” request. Try to source alternative biodegradable products such as paper cups or wooden cutlery.

 

environment minister Thérèse Coffey said: “We have listened to the public’s views and implemented this one-off plastic The ban is an important step in our efforts to protect the environment for future generations".

 

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