Add a 20% deposit to takeaway food & drink to pay for the clean up of litter.
Join me in urging our legislators to enact a law that will profoundly impact our environment's health and cleanliness. Please sign this petition to push for a cleaner, safer country, where takeaway packaging no longer clogs our beautiful landscapes. Share this petition widely please.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 05 MAR 2026Petition rejectedno-action
We are not clear whether you want a 20% surcharge on takeaway food to be used for clear-up or an actual deposit worth 20% of the value of the purchase which can be reclaimed if the takeaway packaging is returned (which is what a deposit usually means - something reclaimable). We suggest you may wish to resubmit your petition making this clearer.
- 27 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
The escalating levels of litter on roadsides and countryside is ruining the beauty of our environment. Despite the efforts of local councils, they lack the funding to address this issue and the problem is worsening.
Our country is at risk of being overwhelmed by the vast amounts of waste from takeaway packaging. This is not just an eyesore but a threat to our natural habitat, wildlife, and the overall health of our environment. It's time for us to take proactive steps to keep our nation clean.