The UK Releases Guidelines for the Ban on Single - use Plastic Items
This article discusses the guidelines issued by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on banning single-use plastic items. Key points include prohibiting the supply of single-use plastic plates, trays, and bowls to the public; banning single-use plastic cutlery or balloon sticks; and prohibiting the use of polystyrene containers for ready-to-eat food and beverages. The article also emphasizes that companies should adjust strategies promptly, clear inventory, and seek sustainable alternatives.