Ban on disposable vapes
Today’s blog outlines reaction to the government’s ban on disposable vapes.
UK pushes for ambitious and effective global plastic treaty at first negotiations meeting
Today we are looking at media coverage of the UK attending the first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting to negotiate the new legally binding treaty on plastic pollution that was held in Uruguay.
Consultations launched for major waste sector reforms
Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer.
Puppy smuggling and reusable plastic bottles
Puppy smuggling in the Sunday Mirror and Minister Coffey on a new design to help beat plastic pollution.
UK signs global commitment to eliminate plastic pollution
Coverage of the UK's commitment to remove plastic pollution.
Microplastics research
Coverage of new research into microplastics.
Plans to ban plastic straws, cotton-buds, and stirrers
Coverage of our consultation on banning plastic straws, cotton-buds, and stirrers.