Plague of plastic confetti

I LIVE opposite a beautiful, old church that’s popular for weddings. Guests are still allowed to throw confetti, but in the past year I have been shocked to discover it is no longer paper, which biodegrades, but small, sharp pieces of plastic.

Council street cleaners are a rarity, so after each wedding I sweep the

road, paths and my garden. This iridescent confetti is a threat to wildlife, but although I’ve raised this issue with the vicar, no one’s concerned.

L. CLIFFORD, address supplied. THERE should be a levy for plastic that can’t be recycled. All products carry a barcode so when they are scanned at the till, a plastic tax could be added to the bill and be shown on the receipt.

Loose fruit and veg weighed in a plastic bag would incur a flat rate, which could be avoided if the customer used their own bag.

LAURENCE WAKE,

Keyworth, Notts.