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Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and a range of other items will be banned in England from October, to curb their "Devastating" impact on the environment, the government has confirmed.
The Department for the Environment said the ban will also cover single-use plastic bowls, trays and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.
The environment, secretary Thérèse Coffey, said: "We all know the absolutely devastating impacts that plastic can have on our environment and wildlife."We have listened to the public and these new single-use plastics bans will continue our vital work to protect the environment for future generations.


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