plastics

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10 07 2019 | 09:00

You Eat A Credit Card a Week in Microplastics.

What we consume is very relative to what stage of global warming we live in.

10 07 2019 | 08:50

Prada introduces new nylon bag collection made from recycled ocean plastic.

Prada has recently released information about their new nylon bag collection made from recycled ocean plastic which will be launching in 2021. The influential Italian fashion house known for their…

08 07 2019 | 17:26

Wimbledon goes green, serving 100% recyclable bottles.

The international tennis tournament has partnered with Evian to provide all visitors buying water with 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles. Danone UK, the parent company of Evian, are providing…

01 07 2019 | 09:54

UK businesses commit to remove eight “problem plastics” by 2020.

In the aftermath of WRAP’s new progress report, UK Plastics Pact signatories have committed to eliminate eight “problem plastics” by 2020. The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has…

28 06 2019 | 08:07

Boots switches to brown paper bags to cut plastic pollution.

Boots has announced a switch to brown paper bags in a bid to cut plastic pollution. Boots has become the first national pharmacy, health and beauty retailer in the UK to ban plastic bags in all of…

24 06 2019 | 07:18

Coca Cola GB launches first 100% recycled bottles.

Coca Cola Great Britain has launched their first 100 per cent recycled bottle across their Glaceau Smartwater Range. In a move welcomed by DEFRA, the third largest on-the-go bottled water brand in…

20 06 2019 | 12:27

G20 agree to reduce marine plastic.

The G20, ahead of the 2019 G20 summit in Japan, have agreed a framework to support members to reduce their marine plastic pollution. The decision was made after a two day meeting of G20 environment…

17 06 2019 | 10:45

How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste.

Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better.

15 06 2019 | 09:58

France dumps 11,200 tonnes of plastic in the Mediterranean every year.

600,000 tonnes of plastic are being dumped by 22 countries in the Mediterranean Sea every year, EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports. If humanity continues dumping plastics into nature at the…

13 06 2019 | 09:55

Plastic production on the rise worldwide but slowing in Europe.

While the global production of plastics is increasing, it is decreasing in Europe, according to PlasticsEurope, the leading pan-European association of plastics manufacturers. EURACTIV’s partner le …

13 06 2019 | 09:24

Silence please! Marine mammals are dying.

Shipping, oil and gas exploration, military sonar, and underwater construction are all creating an enormous amount of noise that reduces the ability of whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife to…

09 06 2019 | 12:16

Canary Wharf is now the world’s first plastic free commercial centre.

Canary Wharf, the Estate at the heart of London’s capital, has become the first commercial centre in the world to be awarded a ‘Plastic Free Community’ status one year after the launch of their…

08 06 2019 | 14:29

World Scouting and UN Environment team up to engage young people in global fight against plastic pollution.

June 8, 2019 – For World Ocean’s Day, World Scouting is teaming up with UN Environment to create a new movement for action in the battle against plastic pollution. Already, some 27,000 young people…

07 06 2019 | 13:14

Waitrose introduces ‘refill’ scheme to fight plastic pollution.

Waitrose has announced the start of their new plastic free trial. The British supermarket has introduced a new initiative to combat the wide use of plastic packaging in grocery shops, including a…

06 06 2019 | 18:14

People eat up to 200,000 plastic particles a year, study finds.

A new study has found that humans are ingesting up to 200,000 pieces of microplastic every year. Evaluating the number of microplastic particles inside commonly consumed foods, a study, published by…

28 05 2019 | 08:51

From the scourge of plastic waste pollution in Africa to value addition and improved livelihoods.

The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly single-use plastics) on the …

23 05 2019 | 15:21

Plastic straws, cotton buds and stirrers to be banned in England.

The UK government has just announced the ban of all plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers. Last year, the UK Government opened a consultation on the banning of plastic straws, cotton buds…

22 05 2019 | 10:13

Morrisons to become first UK supermarket to offer plastic-free fruit and veg.

With their new initiative, Morrisons will become the first supermarket in the UK to sell all of their fruit and veg without plastic packaging. The British supermarket will offer 127 loose fruit and…

21 05 2019 | 13:23

Africa is leading the world in plastic bag bans.

As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid…

16 05 2019 | 10:17

Sir David Attenborough: "Plastic killing up to one million people a year". Read the report.

A new report has found that plastic pollution is having a detrimental effect on human health. The report, a joint collaboration between Flora and Fauna and Tearfund, found that one person is dying…