Majority support introduction of single-use plastic levies

64% of respondents to the EPA survey support the introduction of a levy on single-use plastic products, and 73% support a ban on their production and sale. Stock picture

Almost two thirds of Irish adults support the introduction of a levy on single-use plastic products at the point of purchase.

The results of a new survey commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show a sizeable majority in favour of proposals to introduce measures to reduce the use of such products like disposable coffee cups.