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Plastic straw and cotton bud ban
Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned in England
Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned in England as part of the government's bid to cut plastic waste. Announcing a consultation on a possible ban, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said: "It's a worldwide emergency - that's why we're choosing to act. It's also why we're working with other Commonwealth countries."
(Image: Michael Gove, credit: Getty Images)
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