Government consults on banning plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds

Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Local News

Environment Minister Michael Gove has announced plans to consult on ending the sale of single use plastics products to end build towards a green future.

Robert said, "This is very exciting news - banning plastic straws, cotton buds and stirrers is a huge step towards helping clean up our oceans."

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