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The ban applies to all businesses that supply these products, including manufacturers and retailers
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The move follows concerns about people continuing to flush them down toilets, which contribute to the global marine plastic pollution issue
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The government said it received ‘overwhelming public support’ for the move
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The throwaway plastics to be banned from 2021 include straws, cutlery, plates, balloon sticks and cotton buds
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Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a consultation on the proposals
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They are among the 10 single-use plastic products targeted that are said to be most often found on Europe’s beaches
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It is part of the government’s efforts to reduce plastic waste in the world’s oceans
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