Glastonbury bans plastic bottles for 2019
PLASTIC DRINKS BOTTLES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT GLASTONBURY 2019 For the first time, single-use plastic drinks bottles will not be...
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M&S aims to become a zero-waste business by 2025.
M&S has launched a plastic plan as part of its target of becoming a zero-waste business by 2025. M&S is committed to only using plastic...
Waitrose, two potatoes on a plastic tray in a plastic bag!
it's bad enough having the potatoes in a plastic bag, but two potatoes on a plastic tray in a plastic bag! Who is doing your buying?...
Coca-Cola most common source of packaging pollution on UK beaches – study
Soft-drink brand’s products make up nearly 12% of litter found, says Surfers Against Sewage Coca-Cola bottles and cans are the most...
US ignores plastic pollution
Almost every country in the world agrees deal to cut plastic pollution – except US ‘Countries have decided to do something which will...
Glastonbury arena to be made from recycled plastic
An arena at Glastonbury festival will be made from plastic that has been found on beaches, streets and in parks. The 'Gas Tower' dance...
THE WORLD'S RECYCLING IS IN CHAOS
HERE'S WHAT HAS TO HAPPEN This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate...
Plastic Gets a Do-Over: Breakthrough Discovery Recycles Plastic From the Inside Out
Scientists from Berkeley Lab have made a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials of any color,...
Etihad becomes first airline in the Gulf to operate plastic-free flight
The UAE's flag carrier Etihad Airways has become the first airline in the Gulf region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics...
Biodegradable plastics offer "no advantage" over conventional plastics in reducing ocean pollution
Bags made of supposedly biodegradable plastics remain intact and useable three years after being dropped in the sea or buried...
Sustainable shopping: How are UK supermarkets tackling plastic pollution?
Whether it's products containing microbeads, items sold in unnecessary single-use packaging, or consumers opting for plastic bags at the...
Tesco to trial plastic-to-oil innovation which makes all packaging 'recyclable'
Supermarket giant Tesco has inked a deal with Swindon-based recycling firm Recycling Technologies, which will see the retailer trial an...
Guinness Invests £16 Million In Plans To Ditch Plastic Packaging
Alcoholic drinks giant, Guinness, has invested £16 million (approximately $21 million) in its initiative to ditch plastic packaging from...
11 tiny changes to earn £6,000 extra a year – and they’re good for the planet too
From ditching loo roll to ignoring the best before dates on your food, here's how going green can cut your bills SAVING the planet can...
Adidas’ first running shoe made to be remade.
Our first step into circularity. It is the result of an open source project to design out plastic waste. From a six year long project...
Adidas Creates Recyclable Sneakers Made From Reclaimed Ocean Plastic
Sportswear giant, Adidas, has created a fully-recyclable sneaker made from reclaimed ocean plastic. Dubbed as the Futurecraft.LOOP, the...
Can a Hashtag challenge Solve Plastic Pollution?
No, but its a good start Hashtags — What are they good for? At best, they allow us to connect with like-minded people, discover online...
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