Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 10854

Plastics: Packaging

Tabled: 23 October 2024
Answered: 30 October 2024

Question

Josh Newbury

LabourCannock Chase

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to promote the (a) development and (b) use of bioplastics for single-use packaging.

Answer

Mary Creagh
No, Defra has not taken steps to promote the development or use of bio-based plastics for single-use packaging. More research is needed to ensure bio-based plastics lead to better environmental outcomes overall. During the production of these materials, t...

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