Big two supermarkets promise war on plastic

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are stepping up their war on plastic, introducing new targets to slash the amount of wrapping on fresh fruit and vegetables as well as tackling food waste.

Plastic straws, cotton buds to be banned in UK

Britain plans to ban the sale of plastic straws and other single use products and is pressing Commonwealth allies to also take action to tackle marine waste, the office of Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May said.

Plastic UK supermarket bags. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

UK to 'eliminate plastic waste' by 2033

British Prime Minister Theresa May will pledge to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within 25 years as she unveils the government’s long-term plan for the environment.