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Edinburgh Live
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Katie Williams

What does the ban on single-use plastics mean for you as Scotland introduces new law

Scotland has become the first country in the UK to ban single-use plastics as the new law came into force on Wednesday June 1.

Businesses have been preparing for the changes as we wave goodbye to items like plastic cutlery and expanded polystyrene items.

As of today, it is unlawful to make and supply a range of items in Scotland's bid for a greener future.

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