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May 1, 2024
On this episode, Alicia Lahey of Humble Snacks talks about conscious consumerism, compostable packaging, and the importance of investing in plastic-free…
April 23, 2024
Following consultation, Government plans to prohibit difficult to recycle product across UK, in bid to tackle plastic pollution
April 22, 2024
The move represents a victory for the Daily Mail which has been highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution, including wet wipes, since the award-winning Banish the Bags campaign of 2008.
April 22, 2024
The UK government will ban wet wipes containing plastic, following overwhelming public support. This crucial move will reduce water pollution and sewer blockages. More policy certainty for transitioning away from plastics is called for.
April 22, 2024
With Earth Day 2024 and an increasing number of campaigners calling for an end to plastics, is time finally up for the 20th century's miracle material?
April 11, 2024
Global average plastic waste per person to hit 28kg this year, as total level of waste set to rise more than seven per cent since 2021
April 10, 2024
The charity EA Earth Action have released their annual study showing that across the globe, 28kg of plastic waste per person will be created in 2024.
February 29, 2024
The poll found that 80% of British people surveyed are concerned about the impact of microplastics on the environment and human health.
February 29, 2024
People in the UK are concerned about microplastic pollution and believe action needs to be taken, polls carried out by Xeros Technology and Matter have found.
February 14, 2024
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has set out its green policy priorities for the next UK Government, calling on all parties to make bolder pledges on the energy transition and on regenerative agriculture. But is the language on these issues, and on plastics, strong enough?