Plastic3 days agoBelfast Giants fans say £1 reusable cup charge is unfairThe arena said the charge was needed to pay for transporting the cups to a special washing facility.3 days agoNorthern Ireland9 Jan 2025Single-use plastic cups ban at some venues under schemeThe 12-month pilot is being driven by the Venue Sustainability Forum and supported by Visit Belfast.9 Jan 2025Northern Ireland1 Jan 2025Thousands more households able to recycle plasticsA trial to collect plastics from the kerbside at homes in Somerset is expanding.1 Jan 2025Somerset5 Dec 2024Pupils inspire switch from single-use plasticsFive schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.5 Dec 2024Nottingham23 Oct 2024Recycling scheme expanding to more householdsA trial that involves items such as plastic bags included in waste collections is being extended.23 Oct 2024Somerset20 Oct 202410 years of the plastic bag charge in ScotlandIn 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.20 Oct 2024Scotland Politics18 Oct 2024Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his makerCecil, who was heading towards a million miles, blows a gasket on a trek to a VW plant in Germany.18 Oct 2024Cornwall10 Oct 2024‘Use pumpkins not plastic at Halloween' says farmerFarmer George Holdstock wants people to decorate their homes with pumpkins not plastic at Halloween.10 Oct 2024Kent8 Oct 2024Pupils win award for reducing single-use plasticsThe children have reduced single-use plastics at their school and encouraged businesses to follow suit.8 Oct 2024Somerset
