Tag: plastic
UK government bans plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds
The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds in a bid to reduce plastic waste...
Environment UK
From pollution-munching fungi to tech that tags fishing nets: five plastic-busting projects
The winners of a £1m grant fund that is designed to tackle plastic pollution have been revealed...
Environment Innovation
Scotland to introduce ‘ambitious’ 20p bottle deposit scheme
The Scottish government has outlined plans for a deposit return scheme for some plastic drinking containers, cans and glass...
Environment
Campaigner swims from summit of Snowdon to the sea to highlight plastic pollution
A campaigner for Surfers Against Sewage has swum 26k from the summit of Snowdon to the sea, collecting evidence of plastic pollution...
Environment UK
Major companies trial reusable packaging
Doorstep deliveries of household items could help to reduce plastic waste, say those behind the Loop initiative...
Environment
Annual beach clean scales new heights
This month’s event heads further inland to tackle plastic pollution this year ...
Environment UK
