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Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October
Seeking views on extending and increasing the single use carrier bag charge as part of our commitment in the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Latest data shows a 59% drop in plastic carrier bag sales in the last year alone in main supermarkets, with charities receiving nearly £180 million since 2015.
New figures show single-use carrier bag charge cutting plastic use and transforming how we shop.
If you have manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging in the last 12 months, you may need to register for the tax.
The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p to reduce plastic waste further from today (21 May).
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
Product Safety Report for Rutsche Toy Slide sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of suffocation and choking.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
Check the tariff classification for a rectangular bag consisting of a moulded silicone elastomer body.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
British shoppers took 8.5 billion single-use carrier bags from major supermarkets in 2014.
Six billion fewer plastic bags taken home by shoppers in England and over £29 million donated to good causes thanks to 5p charge
Today (5 October) the 5p charge for single-use plastic carrier bags comes into effect in England.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
A study to assess the life cycle environmental impacts of carrier bags for the UK in 2006
New figures show sales of 5p bags in England continued to fall in 2017/18.
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