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Can the plastics sector become more sustainable?

Sustainable Development
The European Union continues to face the challenge of plastic waste with EU countries generating 42.5 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022 alone.

Majority of UK companies don’t have a recycling policy, report reveals

Sustainable Development
A new report has quizzed over 700 companies on their recycling habits and found that 90% of UK businesses do not have a recycling policy in place.

Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds

Environment
The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds

Seaweed sauce sachets to help cut down on harmful plastic waste

Environment
Dissolving seaweed sauce sachets and technology inspired by a suckerfish to remove plastics from rivers are among 11 innovative projects to win the backing of a £4 million government fund to clean up the environment

Taxing manufacturing businesses on plastic & non-biodegradable materials will fund better recycling

Environment
Businesses who use plastic and other non-biodegradable materials should be taxed to slash landfill use, says waste management agency

Microplastics found in fifty percent of freshwater insects

Environment
New research shows that microplastics are being overlooked in river ecosystems where they contaminate insects and pose risk to other wildlife

New recycling project could ensure that no plastic is left behind

Environment
Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland sheds light on a new recycling project which aims to ensure that no plastic is left behind.

Young people fight against plastic pollution

Environment
Young people across the country will join together to tackle plastic pollution through a new partnership between the UK Scouts and Government

Tackling microplastics: Impact on the environment and the food chain

Environment
Dr Ruth Barnich, Principal Taxonomist at environmental consultancy Thomson Ecology explores tackling the issue of microplastics, with a focus on how we can better assess their impact on the environment and the food chain.

Five tips for plastic use and sustainability in the laboratory

Environment
Inez Cornell, Marketing Manager at Radleys tells us her top tips for plastic use and sustainability in the laboratory

£20 million boost for business innovators powering the UK’s hydrogen economy

Energy
New funding awarded to investigate the development of a low cost, low carbon hydrogen for industry, buildings and transport and to help create hundreds of clean industry jobs

Cracking down on plastic pollution

Environment
Samantha Harding, Litter Programme Director at the Campaign to Protect Rural England reveals her views on moving towards a deposit return system in the UK for bottles and cans, to crack down on plastic pollution.

New data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in ocean litter around the UK

Environment
In 2016 there was a dramatic rise in ocean litter around the UK, with a high number of plastic items found on the seabed compared to the previous year

Gove pledges to deliver a “green Brexit”

Environment
The Environment Secretary has given his first keynote speech where he has expressed his commitment to delivering a "green Brexit" In a speech at the...

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