DEFRA consultation on single use plastic items

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting in preparation for developing legislation on commonly littered single-use plastic items.  Consultation closes 12^th February 2022. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/commonly-littered-single-use-plastic-items-call-for-evidence Of particular interest are wet wipes, tobacco filters, sachets and single-use cups.  DEFRA is also consulting on a plan to ban the supply of single-use plastic items and polystyrene food and drink containers. Consultation closes 12th February 2022. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-proposals-to-ban-commonly-littered