As someone deeply passionate about animals and our environment, I have always been disturbed by the way we talk about environmental issues but rarely take decisive action. The heartbreaking images of animals suffering due to our negligence and the devastating impact of landfills on our oceans are a stark reminder that we are failing not only ourselves but also future generations. It's time for us to say, "Enough is enough."

We need to drastically reduce plastic waste, especially in everyday items like chocolate wrappers, sweets, and food packaging. These seemingly insignificant items contribute significantly to the 300 million tons of plastic waste generated globally every year (source: United Nations Environment Programme). This waste ends up in landfills or worse still, in our oceans where it poses a grave threat to marine life.

We propose introducing fines for non-recycling as a deterrent against irresponsible disposal of plastic waste. Countries like Sweden and Germany have successfully implemented such measures leading to recycling rates as high as 99% (source: World Economic Forum). We also propose introducing cardboard and paper food packaging, aswell as stopping plastic shopping bags altogether. Implementing the disposable vapes ban would also reduce plastic and metal waste in landfills. Over 1.3 million disposable vapes end up in landfill and 10 tonnes a week of metal. If we can eventually filter out all of these unnecessary plastics we can reduce the amount ending up in landfill by 50%.

Our planet's health is at stake here - we must protect animal habitats and ensure that we leave behind a sustainable world for future generations. We cannot afford any more delays; it's time for us all to step up.

Please sign this petition urging authorities worldwide to implement strict measures against plastic waste generation and non-recycling practices immediately.