The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too easily.

Teddy has collected the plastic confectionery tubs because he wants to help save the planet.

The arena said the charge was needed to pay for transporting the cups to a special washing facility.

The 12-month pilot is being driven by the Venue Sustainability Forum and supported by Visit Belfast.

A trial to collect plastics from the kerbside at homes in Somerset is expanding.

Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.

A trial that involves items such as plastic bags included in waste collections is being extended.

In 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.