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New research shows public is still confused about recycling
DEFRA are attempting to tackle these issues with its Resources and Waste Strategy, which will be implemented throughout the course of the year Read more
Queen Mary University to lead European project to tackle plastic pollution
Preventing Plastic Pollution, led by Queen Mary research Dr J Iwan Jones, will develop a model to gather data on the amount and likely sources of plastic pollution at seven pilot sites Read more
NGO’s write to WRAP to voice concerns over Coca-Cola’s single-use definition
Representatives from City to Sea, Gallifrey Foundation, GLOBAL 2000, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Everyday Plastic, and Less Plastic have said that Coca-Cola are posing a threat to progress being made on reducing single-use plastic Read more
South Africa joins global Plastics Pact network
The global Plastics Pact network has been expanding since the launch of The UK Plastics Pact in 2018, followed by France, Chile, and The Netherlands Read more
Asda removes 16 tonnes of plastic packaging from new Easter egg range
The new range is also made with 100 per cent sustainable UTZ certified chocolate Read more
MPs and academics call for circular economy through compostables
The letter notes the potential vital role compostable plastics could have in the near future Read more
