The UK supermarket set to only offer biodegradable wipes

The seven research and development projects will convert plastic films into more valuable materials and design new plastics that are more recyclable and biodegradable

The COP26 host has implemented the new law, to prevent plastic waste and halt the climate emergency

Festival-goers leave the festival and tonnes of plastic waste destined for landfill – including tents, used underwear and condoms

A new public consultation is set to be launched to seek views on a ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and cups

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a ‘vegan spider silk’ that could provide a clean alternative to single-use plastics

The funding will be used for research and development to cut waste and reduce the energy used to produce and recycle single-use plastics such as plastic bags, wraps and films

The city’s government passed the ban on disposable plastic items in 2019 but it has just come into force

They include plastic plates, straws, cutlery, polystyrene food and drink containers and plastic balloon sticks

The consultation is open until 22nd October 2020