Any proposed legislation will then be brought forward for scrutiny by the Scottish Parliament. the previous conversion of many businesses to alternative products to further protect our seas from plastic pollution. http://consult.scotland.gov.uk. The consultation response report was published on 30 July 2018. Responses received may: While details of particular circumstances described in a respond online, please send your response with This consultation asks a question in relation to this issue

Recent reports by scientists have confirmed, plastics dumped in the world oceans are reaching a dangerous level with micro plastic particles now being found inside filter feeding animals and amongst sand grains on our beaches. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map.

Geographical extent. Responses will be analysed and used as part of the decision making process, along with a range of other available information and evidence. New regulations have come into force prohibiting the manufacture and sale of cotton buds. it under the Act for information relating to responses made to this are still available to buy. The father and son team earn some three US dollars a day retrieving recyclables from the river. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "Plastics are also finding their way into the food we eat and the water we drink so saving our oceans will require further ambitious action from governments, industry and consumers. process, consultation exercises cannot address individual concerns Environmental Campaigners at the Marine Conservative Society, who have cleared more than 150,000 plastic cotton bud sticks from Scotland's beaches over the last 25 years, hailed the move. Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the sale of plastic cotton buds in an effort to combat plastic pollution. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Rubbish fills Omoa beach in Honduras. Act 2002 and would therefore have to consider any request made to Consultation is an essential part of the policy-making process.

We will publish a report of responses for every “After finding over 3500 plastic cotton bud sticks on beaches across Scotland during our Great British Beach Clean in 2017, that’s an average of 29 for every 100m surveyed, we’re delighted to hear Cabinet Secretary Roseanna Cunningham’s plans to ban the making and selling of them in Scotland,” said Catherine Gemmell, MCS Scotland Conservation Officer. Initial investigations have concluded that there are no Following this consultation, legislative proposals will be brought forward for scrutiny by the Scottish Parliament. consultation exercise. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland. New regulations have come into force prohibiting the manufacture and sale of the items, as part of measures to reduce plastic waste. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. A composite image of items found on the shore of the Thames Estuary in Rainham, Kent. "This ban builds on work already under way to address Scotland's throw-away culture, and we will continue to take action on other problematic items in the coming years as part of our efforts to reduce harmful plastics and single-use items, protect our environment and develop a thriving circular economy. Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the sale of plastic cotton buds. “We look forward to more ambitious action from the Scottish government and to working with them on future actions needed to stop the plastic tide,” Ms Gemmell stated.

The move follows concerns about the number of buds washing …

parts of the Reflecting the importance of the issue of marine plastic pollution, widespread awareness amongst relevant stakeholders and a wish to introduce legislation at the earliest opportunity, the consultation will run for an abbreviated period of eight weeks. of supply. Find "We know plastic is suffocating our seas and devastating our wildlife with millions of birds, fish and mammals dying each year because of the plastic in our oceans. “We know plastic is suffocating our seas and devastating our wildlife with millions of birds, fish and mammals dying each year because of the plastic in our oceans. The Philippines financial capital banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers, as part of escalating efforts across the nation's capital to curb rubbish that exacerbates deadly flooding.

out more about cookies, The respondent information form and consultation questionnaire (, https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/cotton-buds, indicate the need for policy development or review, inform the development of a particular policy, help decisions to be made between alternative policy “We know plastic is suffocating our seas and devastating our wildlife with millions of birds, fish and mammals dying each year because of the plastic in our oceans.”. The ban comes in as regulations, which were laid in the Scottish Parliament in September, take effect. and evidence. wish to introduce legislation at the earliest opportunity, this

its final manufactured shape during use in its intended Environmental campaigners at the Marine Conservative Society, who have cleared more than 150,000 plastic cotton bud sticks from Scotland's beaches over the last 25 years, hailed the move as a “fantastic win'' for the sea and wildlife. The ban will include exemptions so that those with medical needs or a disability will still have access to plastic straw, the government said. A ban on the sale and manufacture of plastic micro beads is already in place, having been introduced in June 2018. The Scottish Government is seeking the views of any organisation or individual with an interest in these matters to ensure introducing secondary legislation fully addresses the environmental threat of plastic pollution caused by plastic-stemmed cotton buds entering our seas. "Plastic"

information of their intentions regarding these products in other Proud Boys: ‘Western chauvinist’ far-right group explained - and their reaction to Trump’s statement ‘Stand back and stand by’, Coronavirus in Scotland: Dine-and-dash pair caught after leaving track-and-trace details. complete and return the Respondent Information Form included in Responses will be analysed and used as part of the decision Scottish Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: "I am proud that the Scottish Government has become the first UK administration to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds. “Single-use plastic products are not only wasteful but generate unnecessary litter than blights our beautiful beaches and green spaces while threatening our wildlife on land and at sea,” Ms Cunningham said. A public consultation was held from 27 April – 22 June 2018, and the subsequent consultation response report published on 30 July 2018. http://consult.scotland.gov.uk/), https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/cotton-buds. viable. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events, The WWF has said it is thrilled with the move, Plastic waste across the world: in pictures, Plastic cotton buds now banned in Scotland, Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever plans to halve new plastic use, Baby turtle starved to death with over 100 bits of plastic in stomach, How coffee chains in the UK tackle plastic pollution, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium.

Environmental protection is a devolved matter and this consultation applies to the introduction of bans on the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland only. Please respond to this consultation using the Scottish Government's Children collect plastic to be sold and recycled, in a polluted river in suburban Manila. "This ban builds on work already under way to address Scotland's throw-away culture, and we will continue to take action on other problematic items in the coming years as part of our efforts to reduce harmful plastics and single-use items, protect our environment and develop a thriving circular economy. appropriate administration should be approached for further to biodegradable alternatives by many of the larger retailers and News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.