Campaign group says many bioplastics are damaging and they should not be excluded from any ban

Campaigners have urged the UK environment secretary not to exclude biodegradable plastic from a ban on single-use cups, plates and cutlery.

Thérèse Coffey is expected to announce a ban on single-use plastic items such as cutlery and stirrers in the coming weeks, according to the Financial Times. Campaigners have condemned the suggestion that she would allow so-called biodegradable plastic single-use items to continue to be used as an alternative.

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