UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks
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£2 billion boost to the economy from ‘all-in’ deposit return system
Government impact assessment demonstrates that ‘all-in’ deposit system is a no-brainer for the economy, says CPRE The economic benefit of
Read moreUK river more polluted than Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Every UK river tested by Greenpeace found to contain microplastics River Mersey is proportionally more polluted than the Great Pacific
Read moreFund opens to reduce waste from plastic packaging and textiles
£4.7 million government fund launched to drive up the recycling of hard-to-recycle materials. The government is inviting organisations to apply
Read moreGove takes action to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds
The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste Environment Secretary Michael Gove
Read morePlastic carrier bags: Gove sets out new measures to extend charge
Government launches consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the charge to 10p The
Read moreEuropean Commission joins forces with world aquariums to fight plastic pollution
This is one of the commitments to be announced in Bali at Our Ocean Conference. The European Commission is joining
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