England set to ban single-use items like plastic cutlery, plates and trays

“The move will help protect the environment for future generations,” Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey said.

According to estimates, England uses 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of single-use cutlery — most of which are plastic — per year, but only 10% are recycled upon disposal. (ILKHA)