Legislation in the UK to ban plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds enters Parliament
The ban will ensure that less single-use plastics enter the environment, whilst protecting those with medical requirements or...
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WRAP’s new campaign 'Clear on Plastics' seeks to clarify the confusion around plastics and recycling
UK sustainability non-profit WRAP has launched its new Clear on Plastics campaign, in a bid to better inform the general public in the...
Norway has a 97% recycle rate for its plastic bottle deposit return scheme (DRS)
The most effective DRS in the world can be found in Norway, colloquially known as “panting”, which has been in operation since the early...
M&S extends its “fill your own” trial scheme, as 75% of consumers want to reduce plastic packaging
Marks & Spencer is to extend its trial of a refill scheme that enables shoppers to replenish their own food containers, after its...
Sack the Sachet launch seeks govt action to be taken on ‘valueless’ 855 billion sachets used a year
Campaigners against single-use plastics are turning their attention to sachets used for food and other liquids, calling for UK and EU...
Coke, Pepsi and Nestle among companies sued in US for creating a plastic pollution ‘nuisance’
Non-profit environmental organisation Earth Island Institute has filed a lawsuit against ten major food, beverage, and consumer goods...
Sainsbury’s starts trial of Ecover refill stations, a potential to save 1m tonnes of plastic a year
Dedicated dish washing and laundry detergent refill points to be available in cleaning aisles from end of February, with the potential to...
Aldi removes plastic lids from own label products to remove 34 million pieces of single-use plastic
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce single-use plastics, Aldi is removing all plastic lids from its own-label fresh cream and...
Andrex wet wipes certified as 'fine to flush' by Water UK contain 0% plastic and 100% natural fibres
“Our Andrex Washlets have adhered to international flushable standards for many years and we are very proud of the investment we have...
In 2016, California became the first US state to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags
In August 2014, California became the first state to enact legislation imposing a statewide plastic bag ban on single-use plastic bags at...
On March 1, New Yorkers will bring their own reusable bags to a store or pay 5 cents for a paper one
The legislation, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Earth Day of last year, will cut down on litter across the state, protect wildlife and...
Sainsbury's to roll out five deposit return schemes (DRS) to recycle plastic bottles for a 5p coupon
Five deposit return schemes (DRS) will also be rolled out, Sainsbury’s said, where customers recycle plastic bottles in exchange for a 5p...
Lidl will next month launch a UK first, with new packaging using “ocean bound plastic" from SE Asia
24th February, 2020: Lidl will next month become the first UK supermarket to launch new packaging using “ocean bound plastic”*, plastic...
Washington state to ban commercial bottled water production on environmental grounds
A bill to ban water withdrawals for commercial bottled water production passed out of committee in the Washington State Senate. SB 6278,...
A 'mass unwrap' is taking place in Cornwall + the UK, urging supermarkets to ditch plastic packaging
Volunteers across the country have been organising events to help shoppers hand avoidable plastic straight back to the supermarkets. This...
Belgium recycles 84% of its used plastic packaging
Over 80% of plastic waste in Belgium is recycled, according to a study by the Coberec-Go4Circle federation of recyclers and Minister of...
Lithuania introduces plastic deposit scheme and within 2 years has a 92% recycling rate
In February 2016, the government of Lithuania implemented a “deposit return system”, to give consumers an incentive to return used...
Norway has a 97% recycling rate and is 10 years ahead of the EU's 2029 plastic bottle target date
With its 97 percent recycling rate, Norway is 10 years ahead of the EU's 2029 target date, by when countries must recycle at least 90...
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