Scotland has become the first UK nation to enforce a ban on single-use plastics. The rule change, which came into force from today, will now make it an offence for businesses to provide a number of single-use plastic items.
These include plastic cutlery (such as forks, knives spoons and chopsticks), plates, straws, beverage stirrers and balloon sticks.
The ban also applies to food containers made of expanded polystyrene, cups and other beverage containers made of the material - including their covers and lids.Any business that falls foul of the rules faces a maximum fine of £5,000.
There will be an exemption to plastic straws, which will remain available for those who need them for independent living or medical purposes.
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