Thursday 18 January: Hen harriers, bird flu and EU plastic waste strategy
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.
Defra Press Office
Wednesday 17 January: The EU and plastic waste, business pledges on plastic and reusable coffee cups
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.
Tuesday 16 January: Plastic bags charge correction
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.
Monday 15 January: Waste crime, bird flu, Countryside Stewardship and air quality
Today on the blog, we look at the waste crime consultation, bird flu in Dorset, Countryside Stewardship Offers and London air quality.
Friday 12 January: 25 Year Environment Plan
Today on the blog, coverage of the newly-launched 25 Year Environment Plan.
Thursday 11 January: 25 Year Environment Plan
...– 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...
Wednesday 10 January: English sparkling wine
Today on the blog, coverage that English sparkling wine enjoyed a sales boost at the end of December.
Tuesday 9 January: Microbeads
Today on the blog, coverage of Defra's announcement that the ban on manufacture of products containing microbeads has now come into effect.
Monday 8 January: Northern Forest, waste, flood prevention, circus animals and rainfall
Northern Forest A view of the Northern Forest area. There was widespread coverage this weekend and this morning, in The Times, BBC and The Guardian, following the Prime Minister’s commitment...
Friday 5 January: China waste - myth busting and coffee cup waste
On today's blog we myth bust China's ban on waste exports and talk about the coffee cup charge.