Single-use plastic items to be banned in England — reports

Cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups reportedly set to be banned in Englandafter a consultationSingle-use plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups are reportedly to be banned in England by the UK government after a consultation.Thérèse Coffey, the environment secretary, is poised to unveil plans to phase out the items and replace them with biodegradable alternatives in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported. Continue reading...