England braces itself for 2020 single use plastic ban A ban on plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds in England will come into force in April 2020, DEFRA has confirmed. by Maxine Perella Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Email: mineralplanning@haymarket.com Call: 0208 267 8120 RegisterFREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Subscribe Prices on request Full access to mineralandwasteplanning.co.uk Exclusive event discounts Mineralandwasteplanning print magazine Plus lots more including our State of the Industry Report. See all benefits