Wednesday 7 October 2020

Comic Relief launches its first-ever plastic-free nose

Comic Relief has launched its first-ever plastic-free nose to help reduce unnecessary plastic waste.

The charity's red noses for 2021 will be plant-based - bagasse, a natural by-product of sugarcane, is regarded as a highly sustainable and biodegradable material.

The move follows the charity receiving letters and emails from hundreds of school children, asking it to create a more environmentally-friendly alternative to the famous red nose in order to reduce single-use plastic waste and protect the environment.

Comic Relief says ten different characters will be available and will represent the natural world - they include a squirrel, fox, badger and more.