Tag: Plastic
Refill shops: the once-niche trend that’s going mainstream
The UK now has hundreds of refill shops, helping people reduce packaging. Now supermarkets are getting in on the act
Economics Environment Lifestyle Society
Four reasons to be hopeful about the planned global plastics treaty
Is this the beginning of the end for plastic pollution? A proposed global treaty dares us to dream. This is why we should be optimistic
Environment Politics Society
What went right this week: ‘historic’ plastic deal, plus more positive news
Nations agreed to end plastic waste, Panama recognised nature’s rights, and Russia’s isolation boosted renewables, plus more
Conservation Energy Environment Health Society
Fruit and veg unwrapped: France’s plastic packaging ban begins
A law that bans plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables came into effect in France on New Year’s Day
Conservation Food Society World
What went right this week: Siberian tiger revival, plus more positive news
The Siberian tiger clawed back territory, Portugal quit coal, and the UK approved a drug that prevents miscarriages, plus more
Conservation Energy Environment Health Science Society
Meet the plastic-hunting ‘pirates’ of Cornwall
The pirates’ bounty is melted down to make sea kayaks, which are then used to collect more rubbish
Conservation Environment Positive People Society
