Ban on sample sachets

Early day motion 830, tabled 2 September 2020 by Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 26 members.

That this House notes that globally personal care companies produce some 120 billion plastic sachets each year; recognises these samples of shampoo, moisturiser and fragrance placed end-to-end would stretch to the moon 27 times over; recognises that these sachets are completely non-recyclable and will almost always end up in the environment; notes a raft of reusable and more environmentally friendly alternatives are available; is concerned the Environment Bill fails to address pollution caused by plastic sachets; believes the Government must act urgently to stamp out the impact of plastic sachets on the environment; and backs campaign group A Plastic Planet’s calls for a ban on all non-food plastic sachets across the UK.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Labour 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.