Coverage of plans to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement of the next steps for our Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers.
Global Recycling Day and Recent Flood Warnings
We look at some of the events being held for Global Recycling Day, and comment on the Environment Agency's recent flood warnings, following heavy rain this weekend.
Minister Goodwill appointed to Defra, and Micro-plastics
We have appointed a new Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Defra, Robert Goodwill. We also look at coverage of micro-plastic pollution in rivers, lakes and wetlands across Britain.
Natural England opens England Coast Path, and Environment Secretary discusses Deposit Return Scheme
We look at Natural England's opening of the new England Coast Path from Skegness to Mablethorpe, and Environment Secretary discussing Deposit Return Scheme with schoolchildren.
Environment Secretary visits primary school: cutting plastic waste
On today's blog we're looking the Environment Secretary speaking to pupils at Westminster Under School in this morning’s assembly about government’s commitment and action to fight plastic waste.
Environment Minister at the Great British Spring Clean 2019 launch
Environment Minister Therese Coffey attends the Great British Spring Clean 2019 launch.
Environment Secretary welcomes results of supermarket Iceland's bottle return scheme
Environment Secretary welcomes results of supermarket Iceland's bottle return scheme.
Microplastics research
Coverage of new research into microplastics.
National Meadows Day 2018, UK-wide approach to DRS, Bees' Needs Week and Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme - Friday 6 July 2018
Coverage ahead of National Meadows Day 2018, Ministers meet to discuss a UK-wide approach to DRS, coverage ahead of Bees' Needs Week and work begins on the new Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme
Friday 18 May - Iceland's new bottle deposit return scheme
On today's blog we look at Iceland's new reverse vending machine for plastics bottles.