Submitted on Friday 18th March 2016
Rejected on Monday 21st March 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make retailers charge for disposable coffee cups
Charging for single use hot drink cups is a sensible next step after 'taxing' carrier bags. Following a similar model will dramatically reduce the amount of waste. These cups are often made from mixed materials so are difficult or impossible to recycle.
Facts about carrier bag use in Wales since the charge was introduced:
It is estimated that single use carrier bag use between 2011 and 2014 has declined by 71%.
Between 2001 and 2014 there has been an estimated overall reduction in all bag use by 57%.
Consumer support for the charge has increased since 2011 from 61% to 74% in 2015.
From when the 5p charge was introduced in October 2011 to October 2014 additional donations to good causes have been estimated at between £17m and £22m.
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