Single use plastics ban comes into force in Scotland

First UK nation to introduce such a ban, which can lead to a £5,000 fine

Single-use plastics are now officially illegal in Scotland, after a final loophole closed in recent weeks.

We are the first nation in the UK to ban items like polystyrene cups – and while some of our takeaways have embraced the change, a look around some local businesses reveals that plastics have not quite disappeared overnight.

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