Traditional soap block sales increase in the fight against plastic
Soap bars are making a comeback as consumers consciously move away from plastic bottled soaps and shower gels. In new data revealed by Ka...
Under new plans announced today by the UK government, the charge for plastic bags will be extended to all retailers and increased from 5p to 10p. In a consultation put forward by Environment Secretary Michael ...
Under a landmark new strategy set forward by the UK government, businesses in England may soon be forced to foot the bill for their own waste recycling. In a move designed to encourage businesses to think more...
For anyone that has travelled by plane recently, we’re certain you will have noticed the amount of plastic packaging you end up with during the flight. For one Portuguese airline, enough is enough. On the 27th...
Plastic microbeads can no longer be used in cosmetics and personal care products in the UK, after a long-promised ban came into effect in 2018. The ban initially barred the manufacture of such products and a b...
Yakult Singapore has confirmed that it will no longer be providing plastic straws with its range of prebiotic drinks. This is a move that will bring it in line with other countries where Yakult is sold without...
Drink manufacturers need to take action!
In September 2018, global drinks manufacturer Carlsberg announced that it would no longer be using plastic yokes as retail packaging for its Carlsberg Export beer. W...
Our town and country, furry, prickly and feathered friends are also getting into sticky situations.
Many of us don’t live near an ocean or sea, but we’re aware of the issues of plastic. How it’s affecting...