Plastic waste exports

Early day motion 1388, tabled 21 January 2021 by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes that UK exports of unsorted plastic waste to non-OECD countries are allowed when given prior informed consent; further notes that from 1 January 2021, the EU no longer allows that practice; recognises that a ban on plastic exports outside of developed countries was a commitment in the 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto; and is concerned that continuation of global trade in plastics could mean the UK exports plastic waste to lower income countries instead of taking responsibility for its own refuse.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 5, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.