The Government has published guidance to help businesses prepare for the ban on single-use plastics which is due to come into force in October.
From 1st October 2023, retailers will not be able supply, sell or offer the following single-use plastic items:
- Plates
- Trays
- Bowls
- Cutlery
- Balloon sticks
- Certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers
Retailers are advised to sell through existing stock before October, source alternative single-use materials and consider offering more reusable items.