UK parliament to eliminate single-use plastics

Ever since Sir David Attenborough aired Blue Planet II—and declared the oceans in crisis like never before—there's been a slew of action in the UK from lawmakers, companies and private citizens alike to cut back on plastic use.

Will the UK cut back on single-use plastics?

From talk of banning wet wipes to coffee shop chains disposing of disposable cups, and from 2 Minute Beach Cleans to a supermarket pledging to go plastic-free, each story—by itself—is heart warming. but when viewed collectively, it really does feel like a turning point in terms of how we think about plastics and, in particular, single-use plastics.

Now The Guardian reports that the UK parliament is taking another step in the right direction. Sadly, that's not yet the much rumored nationwide ban on single-use plastics. 

Read the story by Sami Grover from Treehugger - “UK parliament to eliminate single-use plastics.”