Consultation: Introducing market restrictions on single-use plastic items in Scotland

Overview

This consultation proposes the introduction of market restrictions – effectively a ban – on the most commonly littered single-use plastic items found on European beaches. It represents an important next step in our efforts to tackle our plastic problem, allowing us to maintain pace with the environmental standards of our European partners while re-affirming Scotland’s position as a world-leader in the circular economy.

Why your views matter

Tackling the negative impact of plastic waste has on our communities,  oceans, rivers and land ecosystems has never been more important. 

The focus of this consultation is to gather views on our planned approach to introducing market restrictions on single-use plastics in Scotland. Consultation responses will be analysed and will inform our policy, as we match the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive. Subject to the outcome of the consultation, it would be our intention to legislate for these changes in 2021. 

Read the consultation paper 

What happens next

We would like to thank all of those who responded to the consultation. Respondents who wish to have their responses published will be published here, shortly after the consultation closes. An independent analyst will publish a report on responses received in due course.