England to Ban Sale of Plastic Straws, Stirrers and Cotton Buds by April 2020

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By Olivia RosaneMay 22, 2019, 7:33 am86 pts
The UK government has set a date for a ban on the sale of single use plastics, The Guardian reported Wednesday. From April 2020, the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds with plastic stems will be prohibited in England. None The UK first announced it would work towards a ban in April 2018,…

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