plastic
A group of enthusiastic MPs tried to give it a go - before we even started it dawned on me just how difficult the challenge would be
Phthalates, also known as plasticisers, are used to make plastic more flexible and durable.
The Government is considering plans to introduce a return scheme for single use drinks containers.
The UK uses around 8.5 billion plastic straws each year.
Shoppers would get money back on glass, plastic and cans.
This is an amazing idea!
93% of bottled water tested contained micro-plastics.
Half of the plastic bottles used in the UK are currently not being recycled.
'We need to reduce our use of plastics, large and small.'
On UK beaches there are nine plastic tampon applicators found per kilometre.