Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for ... plastic shopping bags now cost money to ...

When you put plastic packaging into your recycling bin, it might be a surprise to learn that the least likely thing to happen ...

More policies are ‘urgently needed’ to reduce single-use plastic and glass bottle litter on beaches in Wales, with the latest ...

Binning gum is not the solution either. Addressing gum as a plastic pollutant dictates that the prevention of gum pollution ...

University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Thousands of tonnes ... researching and speaking about the plastic pollution problem for 15 years.

When British designer Anya Hindmarch started selling her bags in supermarkets in the UK, they sold out. Here, she wants to ...

“It’s always weird when you see companies preach sustainability and then the product comes in a plastic bag,” said Aaron Smith, the company’s chief operating officer. “It feels like one ...

People are being encouraged to 'rethink' their drinking habits, especially if they enjoy a cup of tea and use tea bags. The ...

“It’s always weird when you see companies preach sustainability and then the product comes in a plastic bag,” said Aaron Smith, the company’s chief operating officer. “It feels like one ...