Defra response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign report
Read our response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign coverage today.
Monday 22 January: Deposit return schemes, flood defences and recycling waste
Litter Strategy working group and deposit return schemes The Times has today anticipated findings from a working group examining measures to reduce littering and increase recycling of drinks containers in England, including deposit and reward and return schemes.” It was …
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.
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.
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
Today on the blog, Prime Minister Theresa May launches the 25 Year Environment Plan at the London Wetland's Centre.
Friday 22 December: Pet welfare, Food Waste, Plastic waste report and the Environment Secretary's Devon Visit
On today's blog, we look at Pet welfare codes, Food Waste, Plastic waste report and the Environment Secretary's Devon Visit
Wednesday 20 December: Microbeads ban signed into legislation
On today's blog we highlight the recent ban of microbeads.
Tuesday 12 December: Environment Secretary publishes bill to strengthen animal welfare and Plastic pollution
Today's blog we highlight the proposed bill to strengthen animal welfare and take a further look at the harm plastic pollution is doing to the planet.
Thursday 30 November: New Farming Rules for Water, Marine Plastic Waste, Simplified Countryside Stewardship
On the blog today, we look at water rules for farming, marine litter and simplified Countryside Stewardship.