Tag: plastic
New label helps shoppers swerve plastic packaging
A plastic-free ‘trust mark’ has been launched to help shoppers steer clear of products that are packaged in plastic...
Environment UK
Music festivals to host reverse vending machines for plastics this summer
Heading to a festival this summer? The Co-op supermarket is trialling a ‘reverse vending machine’ to encourage festival-goers to return thei...
Environment UK
Paddleboarder sets two world records in coast-to-coast plastic pollution challenge
A vet has travelled more than 1,000 miles on a stand-up paddleboard in a bid to draw attention to plastic waste...
Environment UK
Turning off the plastic tap: 20 of your top tips
We asked for your suggestions: how can people avoid or reduce their plastic consumption? Here are 20 of our favourites tips...
Environment
The plastic surgery: 10 ways bodies and brands are taking action
From national and global organisations to shops, brands and even a band – awareness is growing that plastic is not fantastic. We round up 10...
Environment
A glass act: the plastic-free 'milk' delivery service
We meet the 'mylk man', who delivers nut-based milks to people's doors – and whose business is strictly free from plastic bottles...
Economics Environment
