Scotland has become the first part of the UK to implement a ban on many 'problematic' single-use plastics.
The legislation, called the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament during COP26 last year, came into force yesterday on Wednesday, June 1.
The ban means it will be an offence for businesses in Scotland to provide the items – which include plastic cutlery, plates and stirrers.
