BPF response to government announcement about plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds

In response to the government's announcement about a consultation on banning plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, the British Plastics Federation has issued the following statement:

The British Plastics Federation takes the issue of plastics waste incredibly seriously. Reducing the use of unnecessary plastic items is the critical issue of our time.
 
There are many positive uses for plastic that benefit us all. Clearly there are products and materials that could be used less. We are supportive of interventions that will help consumers distinguish, and we look forward to engaging constructively with the government on these proposals in the months ahead.