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Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups

Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups

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Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups

The amount has yet to be confirmed, however, environmental advisers previously suggested a charge of between 20p and 25p

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Single-use plastics: Government consults on standards for greener alternatives

Single-use plastics: Government consults on standards for greener alternatives

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Single-use plastics: Government consults on standards for greener alternatives

It aims to identify gaps and get expert advice on the overall sustainability of bio-based and biodegradable plastic products

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Plant-based plastics sprout up with £60m government investment

Plant-based plastics sprout up with £60m government investment

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Plant-based plastics sprout up with £60m government investment

Along with an expected £149 million investment from the private sector, this money will be used to slash single-use plastic pollution

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Nottingham Council pledges to become plastic-free by 2023

Nottingham Council pledges to become plastic-free by 2023

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Nottingham Council pledges to become plastic-free by 2023

The city council plans to reduce the use of plastics at events such as the annual Goose Fair

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Bali puts single-use plastic on a permanent gap year with wide-ranging ban

Bali puts single-use plastic on a permanent gap year with wide-ranging ban

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Bali puts single-use plastic on a permanent gap year with wide-ranging ban

The move aims to stop items such as plastic bottles, carrier bags, coffee cups and polystyrene packaging ending up in the ocean

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New York’s ban on polystyrene comes into effect

New York’s ban on polystyrene comes into effect

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New York’s ban on polystyrene comes into effect

Businesses in the city are being encouraged to switch to more environmentally-friendly materials, such as recycled paper and cardboard

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Fujitsu unveils wide-ranging set of plastic reduction pledges

Fujitsu unveils wide-ranging set of plastic reduction pledges

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Fujitsu unveils wide-ranging set of plastic reduction pledges

The Japanese IT equipment and services company says it will end the use of plastic cups, straws, bottles and other unsustainable products

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EU backs 2021 ban on single-use plastics

EU backs 2021 ban on single-use plastics

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EU backs 2021 ban on single-use plastics

The new measures are expected to save €22 billion in environmental damages by 2030

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Lidl trials removal of 9p plastic bags in Wales

Lidl trials removal of 9p plastic bags in Wales

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Lidl trials removal of 9p plastic bags in Wales

The supermarket chain plans to extend the move across the rest of the UK if it proves successful

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‘Single-use’ named Word of the Year for 2018

‘Single-use’ named Word of the Year for 2018

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‘Single-use’ named Word of the Year for 2018

It refers to products, often plastic, that are made to be used only once before disposal.

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