International Plastic Bag Free Day takes place on 3 July to raise awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. It encourages people, businesses, and governments to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic pollution.
On 30 October 2023 the Welsh Government introduced Phase 1 of The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023, an Act to tackle plastic pollution and deliver our commitment to abolish commonly littered single-use plastic products. Phase 2 of the of the ban aims to be introduced by spring 2026 and includes:
- Carrier bags – with exemptions including carrier bags for raw fish, meat or poultry and unpackaged food
- Polystyrene lids for cups and takeaway food containers
- Oxo-degradable plastic products.
To help understand how the act works and how it may affect you, welsh ministers have published statutory guidance.
For further information please select the following link: The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 | GOV.WALES
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