British government fights single-use plastic in restaurants and cafes

The proposition of the government would be asking restaurants and cafes to offer drinking water in glasses or refill containers, rather than leaving them to rely on single-use plastic bottles.

In 2021, “consumers are more confident about asking for bottles to be refilled, with over half (57%) feeling comfortable making this request as a customer in 2021" (+22 pts. vs 2017). "However, just over a third (36%) still feel uncomfortable, representing the need for continued education and communication about consumer rights in this area." (+1 pts. vs 2017) 

Read the full article here: Thames 21