Prada has recently released information about their new nylon bag collection made from recycled ocean plastic which will be launching in 2021.
The influential Italian fashion house known for their…
The international tennis tournament has partnered with Evian to provide all visitors buying water with 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles.
Danone UK, the parent company of Evian, are providing…
In the aftermath of WRAP’s new progress report, UK Plastics Pact signatories have committed to eliminate eight “problem plastics” by 2020.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has…
Boots has announced a switch to brown paper bags in a bid to cut plastic pollution.
Boots has become the first national pharmacy, health and beauty retailer in the UK to ban plastic bags in all of…
Coca Cola Great Britain has launched their first 100 per cent recycled bottle across their Glaceau Smartwater Range.
In a move welcomed by DEFRA, the third largest on-the-go bottled water brand in…
The G20, ahead of the 2019 G20 summit in Japan, have agreed a framework to support members to reduce their marine plastic pollution.
The decision was made after a two day meeting of G20 environment…
Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better.
600,000 tonnes of plastic are being dumped by 22 countries in the Mediterranean Sea every year, EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports.
If humanity continues dumping plastics into nature at the…
While the global production of plastics is increasing, it is decreasing in Europe, according to PlasticsEurope, the leading pan-European association of plastics manufacturers. EURACTIV’s partner le …
Shipping, oil and gas exploration, military sonar, and underwater construction are all creating an enormous amount of noise that reduces the ability of whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife to…
Canary Wharf, the Estate at the heart of London’s capital, has become the first commercial centre in the world to be awarded a ‘Plastic Free Community’ status one year after the launch of their…
June 8, 2019 – For World Ocean’s Day, World Scouting is teaming up with UN Environment to create a new movement for action in the battle against plastic pollution.
Already, some 27,000 young people…
Waitrose has announced the start of their new plastic free trial.
The British supermarket has introduced a new initiative to combat the wide use of plastic packaging in grocery shops, including a…
A new study has found that humans are ingesting up to 200,000 pieces of microplastic every year.
Evaluating the number of microplastic particles inside commonly consumed foods, a study, published by…
The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly single-use plastics) on the …
The UK government has just announced the ban of all plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers.
Last year, the UK Government opened a consultation on the banning of plastic straws, cotton buds…
With their new initiative, Morrisons will become the first supermarket in the UK to sell all of their fruit and veg without plastic packaging.
The British supermarket will offer 127 loose fruit and…
As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid…
A new report has found that plastic pollution is having a detrimental effect on human health.
The report, a joint collaboration between Flora and Fauna and Tearfund, found that one person is dying…