Tag: plastic
‘Single-use’ is named 2018 word of the year, capturing surge in awareness of plastic pollution
The term, which refers to plastic products that are made to be used only once, highlights the huge swell in public awareness around plastic ...
Environment Society
Ocean-lovers call for a ‘plastic-free’ autumn budget
Surfers Against Sewage is calling on the chancellor to use the tax system to tackle single-use plastic...
Environment UK
Danish brewing giant rings in the changes
Carlsberg has pledged to phase out its plastic ring can holders, replacing them with recyclable glue...
Environment
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
