Major chewing gum producers are to invest a total of £10 million into a scheme tasked with the removal of gum litter from Britain’s high streets.
The government initiative will be managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy and will see support from companies such as Mars Wrigley, GlaxoSmithKline and Perfetti Van Melle across the next five years.
The waste management company has reminded fans to consider their environmental impact ahead of the Euro 2020 finals this weekend, following a rise in litter
Research carried out by Eunomia Research and Consulting found that these schemes will effectively reduce the amount of single-use plastic litter in the Mediterranean region
Research carried out by Eunomia Research and Consulting found that these schemes will effectively reduce the amount of single-use plastic litter in the Mediterranean region
The 17th ADEPT survey on impact of Covid-19 on waste services has found fewer local authorities are reporting normal operations this month than in September
The Waste Management Plan for England evaluates how to support objectives of the Resources and Waste Strategy and the 25-Year Environment Bill and sets out measures for increasing recycling rates across England
The majority back a price increase on single-use plastics, as the Scottish Government continues a consultation process that could lead to a ban on the non-commercial sale of certain items
