In 2016, France became the first country to ban the sale of plastic disposable products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and in 2017, India passed a law banning all plastic disposable plastic products.
69% Yes |
31% No |
66% Yes |
18% No |
3% Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
7% No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
7% No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
See how support for each position on “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@95JCQ742yrs2Y
Bring back plastic Straws !!!
@94H5B3D2yrs2Y
No, but highly tax the use of non-environmentally friendly disposable products.
@9M6M538 2 days2D
No but they should only be available at specific request for accessibility needs and should not be standard.
@9M6LGNS2 days2D
Yes, long term, but only when they've been replaced by something environmentally friendly and cost effective. We should also cut down on waste and focus on recycling these products instead.
@9M648MR 3 days3D
Yes, but with the condition that it is done in phases to ensure there is always a financially and disability-wise accessible option available.
@9M5SW5W3 days3D
Yes, while also making companies responsible for their own waste products and banning the shipment of domestic waste abroad illegal
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