Biodegradable plastic

“We see the effects of plastic pollution every day on the beaches."

"You automatically assume they will degrade more quickly."

As the UK wakes up to the damage single-use plastic is wreaking on our planet, it seems even the most unexpected of everyday British joys are to blame, such as the humble cup of tea. This is because a number of the UK’s most popular tea bag brands use polypropylene, a sealing plastic, to fasten the tea bags and ensure that they hold their shape. While some companies are trying to change their ways, the road to plastic-free is proving to be a bumpy one.

We must act on all level, or face an uncontrollable disaster in the near future