Chair of the Environment Committee, Leonie Cooper AM, said:
“The announcement from the Chancellor today regarding a consultation on single-use plastics is welcome – but now is really the time for action, not more words.
The lack of policy or tax incentives is disappointing to say the least.
Our Committee is meeting with supermarkets and industry experts on Thursday morning to discuss how we can move the agenda forward urgently on single-use plastics. We’ll also discuss alternatives to plastic and biodegradable plastic.
London knows it needs to do something quickly, but the Government is dragging its feet on this issue. By the time they get around to doing something about the plague of plastic, masses more of it will have been buried, burnt and affected marine life.”
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