Councils urge ban on disposable vapes

Councils in England and Wales demand a ban on disposable vapes due to environmental risks

Wipeout! England to ban almost all wet wipes

Next year, a ban is set to be implemented, but critics argue that this is not the first time the government has promised to tackle the issue of wet wipes

UK to launch ‘cash for plastic trash’ scheme

People will be paid to collect recyclable rubbish, including cans and plastic bottles

Single-use plates and forks to be banned in England

The move could come before the end of 2023

Plastic grass is not ‘green’, says UK regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld concerns over an ad that claimed artificial grass products were ‘eco-friendly’

UK sanctions four Russian steel and petrochemical tycoons

They include oligarchs Alexander Abramov and Alexander Frolov, who are known to be business associates of Roman Abramovich and previously owned major stakes in Russian steel manufacturer Evraz

Bacteria can “eat” plastic pollution in Britain’s lakes

New research found that a specific type of bacteria uses plastic as food and is able to break down natural organic matter in lakes

Government consults on sustainable approach to marine development

It is seeking views on marine net gain, which would protect valuable marine species and habitats, for example, through planting seagrass which stores and absorbs carbon or removing plastics and other litter from the oceans

UK plastic waste to be counted by thousands of Britons

A campaign will help households measure their plastic footprint

bp inks circular plastics deal

The energy giant has partnered with Clean Energy Planet which converts hard-to-recycle waste plastics into circular petrochemical feedstocks