The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced today (7 May) it will extend the 10p carrier bag levy to all retailers from 21 May.
The levy will apply to bags sold by large, medium, small, micro and airport retailers, with a fine in place for retailers that do not comply.
Defra guidelines state bags must be single-use, unused, plastic and 70 microns thick or less, and have handles and an opening.
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
Plastic pollution campaign group City to Sea is pushing for the hospitality sector to take water, food and coffee refills as the coronavirus restrictions ease
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is targeting textiles recycling with its recently published guidance on retailer-led collection schemes for old clothes
The Council is partnering with organisations Digiknow Alliance, Renewal North West and Amshire IT Support to bring free digital devices to digitally excluded citizens
A survey of 13,793 people in 14 European countries has illuminated major barriers to recycling, with Every Can Counts calling for better recycling infrastructure and more education for consumers.
