Scots are being asked to shape a deposit return scheme for drinks containers as a way of reducing plastic pollution. People would pay a small deposit when they buy a drink in a single-use container and get that money back when it is returned empty. Continue reading Tackling plastic pollution: Scottish Government consults on Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Government has announced the end to the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds at the start of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit. The Prime Minister will also call on all other Commonwealth countries to join in the fight against plastic pollution. Continue reading UK Government goes green: action on plastic pollution announced
Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday that New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ghana have joined the UK and Vanuatu-led Commonwealth Clean Oceans Alliance – an agreement between member states to join forces in the fight against plastic pollution. Continue reading Commonwealth unites to end scourge of plastic pollution
Edinburgh Napier graduate on fast track to success after funding boost
An Edinburgh Napier graduate is paving the way for low-carbon innovation after being accepted into a prestigious Europe-wide programme. Martina Zupan, who studied product design at the University before setting up her own business aimed at reducing plastic pollution, was delighted to discover her start-up made it on to the Climate-KIC Accelerator scheme. Continue reading Full speed ahead for Martina’s low-carbon dream!
