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WRAP publishes UK Plastics Pact Roadmap
Document outlines key actions it recommends businesses should take to ensure sustainable use of plastics; says “significant investment” must be made to meet proposed milestones. more
Burberry and H&M among brands pledging to reduce plastic pollution
Burberry and H&M are among the brands pledging reduce plastic pollution by joining the British and Chilean governments. more
TerraCycle
Colgate collaborates with TerraCycle to launch recycling solution for oral care products and packaging
Partnership with TerraCycle enables consumers nationwide to recycle oral care products and packaging. more
Dow
Dow launches worldwide ocean litter clean-up campaign
The Dow Chemical Company has launched a worldwide campaign designed to raise awareness of the issue of ocean plastic pollution. more
Government launches consultation on planned plastic straw ban
The Government has launched a six-week consultation on its plans to ban the sale and distribution of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. more
Wales to invest more than £50million in recycling
Environment Minister says new funding over the next three years will be in new infrastructure, campaigns and grants to further improve recycling rates. more
