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There has been a huge drop from the 7.6bn plastic bags sold by the major supermarkets in England in 2014
Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater set out plans for a phased implementation of the scheme and said the target of achieving 90% collection rates by 2024 will be maintained
Three-quarters of businesses in the Cowcross Street area of Islington have permanently reduced the amount of single-use plastic they use and offer to customers
More than 200 million single-use plastic items are currently used each year at the firm’s hotels
The launch of the new facilities is being promoted with an immersive art installation outside the Tate Modern, which has been made using 5,555 cups – representing the number of cups used every minute in the UK
The sustainable scheme replaces single-use takeaway containers with reusable plates and bowls
The amount has yet to be confirmed, however, environmental advisers previously suggested a charge of between 20p and 25p
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
The city council plans to reduce the use of plastics at events such as the annual Goose Fair