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Thursday 18 January: Hen harriers, bird flu and EU plastic waste strategy

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 18 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
Hen harrier flying over landscape.

Today on the blog we look at a license issued to help hen harriers, a declaration for a new bird flu prevention zone, and more coverage on EU plastic waste.

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Wednesday 17 January: The EU and plastic waste, business pledges on plastic and reusable coffee cups

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
This is a picture of some plastic bottles

Today on the blog, we look at the EU's strategy on plastic waste, pledges from Iceland and other businesses to tackle plastic and reusable coffee cups for the Cabinet.

Read more of Wednesday 17 January: The EU and plastic waste, business pledges on plastic and reusable coffee cups

Tuesday 16 January: Plastic bags charge correction

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of a white plastic bag floating in the sea

Today's blog includes a correction to claims made that the EU were responsible for the introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge in England and Iceland supermarket's commitment to banish plastic from its products by the end of 2023.

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Monday 15 January: Waste crime, bird flu, Countryside Stewardship and air quality

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 15 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today on the blog, we look at the waste crime consultation, bird flu in Dorset, Countryside Stewardship Offers and London air quality.

Read more of Monday 15 January: Waste crime, bird flu, Countryside Stewardship and air quality

Friday 12 January: 25 Year Environment Plan

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 12 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
25 Year Environment Plan

Today on the blog, coverage of the newly-launched 25 Year Environment Plan.

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Thursday 11 January: 25 Year Environment Plan

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
Prime Minister Theresa May launching the 25 Year Environment Plan at the London Wetland's Centre

...– creating ‘nature friendly schools’ and reviewing National Parks to see how they can improve Seeking to embed a ‘net environmental gain’ principle in development There has been widespread coverage...

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Wednesday 10 January: English sparkling wine

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 10 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of two Champagne flutes of sparking wine

Today on the blog, coverage that English sparkling wine enjoyed a sales boost at the end of December.

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Tuesday 9 January: Microbeads

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 9 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories

Today on the blog, coverage of Defra's announcement that the ban on manufacture of products containing microbeads has now come into effect.

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Monday 8 January: Northern Forest, waste, flood prevention, circus animals and rainfall

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 January 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories

...habitat for wildlife to thrive, and a natural environment for millions of people to enjoy. This new forest will help us deliver a Green Brexit and help to deliver on...

Read more of Monday 8 January: Northern Forest, waste, flood prevention, circus animals and rainfall

Friday 5 January: China waste - myth busting and coffee cup waste

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 5 January 2018 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of crushed aluminium food and drinks cans

On today's blog we myth bust China's ban on waste exports and talk about the coffee cup charge.

Read more of Friday 5 January: China waste - myth busting and coffee cup waste
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