We surveyed 35 food establishments in Reading to find out what they’re doing to curb plastic waste.
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Breaking free of single use plastic in Reading – What is going on?
Hardly a day goes by without an announcement about another initiative to reduce plastic waste. This is great news. But with all the national noise it can be difficult to work out what is happening locally, and in particular the opportunities to take action at a personal level. So what is happening Reading?
No need to #refusethestraw in Hong Kong: Drinks come with a metal straw as standard
Could this happen in Reading?
Don’t blame plastics!
A timely article from Chris Cheeseman, Professor of Materials Resources Engineering at Imperial College London and an Associate of the Grantham Institute. He stands up for the versatility of the plastics that have made them such a central part of modern life, but have also resulted in them ending up in places they shouldn’t. Part […]
Trying to live with less plastic? Try shampoo in a bar!
Plastic has revolutionised so many areas of modern life. It is long lasting and virtually indestructible. Great characteristics in many respects. But too much plastic waste is also currently ending up in our oceans, landfill, even our food. It is widely accepted that we need to find alternatives where we can and get better at recycling it where we cannot. But what are the alternatives? How about shampoo in a bar?