IS YOUR SUNSCREEN PLASTIC FREE?
22nd July 2021
Surprisingly, the answer is almost certainly “no”. That’s because the majority of sunscreens – and certainly the more affordable brands
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PLASTIC FREE JULY
13th July 2021
A reminder that it’s #PlasticFreeJuly and we’re all being encouraged to reduce our use of single-use plastic. Whether at home,
RIGHT TO REPAIR
13th July 2021
The much-anticipated ‘right to repair’ law entered into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 July. Published as UK
RECYCLING SOFT PLASTIC
13th July 2021
Crisp packets, bread bags, confectionery wrappers and other soft plastics can now be recycled at some 1,500 Co-op stores across
PANDEMIC PLASTIC PROBLEM
13th July 2021
The sharp rise in demand for disposable masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid pandemic has
LEGO MAKES RECYCLED BRICKS
13th July 2021
Danish toy giant LEGO has successfully used plastic from discarded bottles to make a prototype brick. On average, a one-litre
REFILL A HIT AT MOLD MARKET
17th June 2021
There were positive responses galore when members of Mold Plastic Reduction fronted a stall on Mold Market to celebrate World
PLASTIC BOTTLES GET TASTY
15th June 2021
A new chemical process is being used to convert old plastic bottles into vanilla flavouring. Scientists at the University of
MOLD AWARD MAKES HISTORY
15th June 2021
Mold made history on 12 June when its Naked Takeaway scheme won the prestigious Cittaslow Chiocciola Orange 2021 Award. Entered
WALES & PLASTIC FREE JULY
14th June 2021
In the context of Plastic Free July, a blog post from Senedd Research (part of Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament)
BBC HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL SCHEME
14th June 2021
An article about the Naked Takeaway scheme has appeared on BBC Wales. Featuring comments from Chris Ansloos of Spoons and
G7 FAILS TO ACT ON PLASTIC
14th June 2021
Despite high hopes, and in the face of considerable pressure to act, the G7 meeting in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, failed
G7 TO BACK PLASTIC TREATY?
27th May 2021
Leaders of the G7 are being urged to show their support for a global treaty to tackle plastic waste. Pointing
PLASTIC BAG CHARGE RISES
27th May 2021
From 21 May all businesses in England are legally required to charge 10p for single use plastic bags handed out
MARKING WORLD REFILL DAY
19th May 2021
World Refill Day is an opportunity for people to show that they choose to reuse and to persuade others to
WHO MAKES SINGLE USE PLASTIC?
18th May 2021
Just 20 companies are responsible for producing more than half of all the single-use plastic waste in the world, according
FOOD & DRINK PACKAGING
17th May 2021
We know that we buy lots of stuff in our consumer society, but over a quarter of waste is the
UK PLASTIC STATISTICS
13th May 2021
It’s estimated that five million tonnes of plastic is used every year in the UK, nearly half of which is
UPCYCLING WINNER
8th May 2021
The winner of the competition for best upcycling project was Katharine Wilding of Real Fruit Spirit. Katharine’s upcycled bird table
OUR 10TH BUSINESS CHAMPION!
8th May 2021
Mold Plastic Reduction is pleased to announce that we’ve recently recruited our 10th Plastic Free Business Champion. Mold-based Capacity Marketing,
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