There are plenty of creative ways to reduce your plastic footprint – from hosting glitter-free parties to potty training your ...

Disposable plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups could be BANNED Ministers will launch a public consultation on banning the items It is hoped plans will prompt businesses to invest in ...

Statistics show that England goes through roughly 1.1 billion non-biodegradable plates and 4.25 billion pieces of disposable tableware annually, with barely 10% of each being recycled.

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In Ireland, the 0.17 Euro ($0.19) fee introduced in 2002 reduced plastic bag usage from 328 per person to 14 per person in 2014. The fee has now increased to 0.22 Euros ($0.25).

Environment Ministry says higher levies on single-use cutlery, dishes could cut purchases by 40%; Minister Zandberg: 'Israel's addicted to disposable plastic and it's time to quit' ...

In Ireland, the 0.17 Euro ($0.19) fee introduced in 2002 reduced plastic bag usage from 328 per person to 14 per person in 2014. The fee has now increased to 0.22 Euros ($0.25).