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FPA calls on Welsh Government to push back ban on plastic cutlery and plates
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the FPA says that the requirement for hygienic single-use products that virtually eliminate the risk of cross-contamination must over-ride all concerns Read more
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RepescaPlas project to apply chemical recycling to marine litter to produce fuel for fishing boats
The project is now moving into its third phase, and expects to obtain new products from the collected waste through pyrolysis Read more
Microplastic pollution ‘requires industry and government to work in partnership’, says Zero Waste Scotland report
The report sets out a system where supply chains are handling pellets responsibly and effectively to prevent pollution caused by their loss to the environment Read more
Single-use plastics to be banned in Wales
The banned single-use plastics include straws, stirrers, cotton buds, balloon sticks, plates and cutlery, and food and drink containers made from expanded polystyrene Read more
Government is treating the symptom and not the cause of plastic pollution, says Green Alliance report
The report points out that the UK’s throwaway habit is not being addressed by Government strategy on resources and waste, and the current approach to preventing marine plastic pollution is unlikely to deliver significant improvement Read more
Starbucks puts ban on reusable cups in an attempt to stop coronavirus spread
Customers will still receive a 25p discount if they bring in a reusable cup, but the drink will be served in a paper cup Read more
