plastics

The £7m plant is expected to treat up to 35 tonnes of unrecyclable plastics a day and create a local source of hydrogen

Peel Environmental, Waste2Tricity and PowerHouse Energy intend to submit a planning application for the first site in Cheshire in the coming weeks

It aims to identify gaps and get expert advice on the overall sustainability of bio-based and biodegradable plastic products

Along with an expected £149 million investment from the private sector, this money will be used to slash single-use plastic pollution

Norway has earmarked funds to support efforts to combat marine pollution

The city council plans to reduce the use of plastics at events such as the annual Goose Fair

It says the investment follows an ‘increasing need and interest of manufacturers’ for recycled polymers

Moy Park has also committed to removing avoidable single-use plastics from its offices and restaurants by 2020

It is ditching plastic packaging used for its mobile phones, tablets and home appliances

The announcement is part of the 2019 ‘Year of Green Action’ aimed at encouraging more people to be involved in projects to improve the natural world