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Plastic bags sales down by 90% following government 5p charge, decision on metaldehyde and RPA payments

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Plastic bag floating in water

Today's blog looks at the success of the 5p plastic bag charge as the Environment Secretary reveals bag sales are down by 90% since it the charge was introduced. Furthermore, the Rural Payments Agency confirms that overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid, we provide clarification on government reconsideration of metaldehyde ban and National Parks Minister, Lord Garner, visits New Forest Show. 

Monday 29 January: Plastic Recycling, Animal Sentience, Countryside Stewardship and BPS bridging payments

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A pile of plastic waste in the process of being treated

Rotherham Council and plastic recycling collections   Minister Coffey has written to Rotherham Council urging it to consider the kerbside collection of plastic. As reported by the Rotherham Advertiser, the...