MPs have called for a worldwide ban on plastic microbeads in cosmetic products following a report by the Environmental Audit Committee highlighting the damaging impact they can have on the marine environment.
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Ground-breaking research shows 99.9% microplastics are removed from UK drinking water
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National Refill Day
The UK public are being urged to ditch single use plastic water bottles and switch to a reusable water bottle to cut plastic pollution
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New national drinking water scheme by water companies to cut plastic bottle use by millions
People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England in future following the announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry today (25th Jan). It’s estimated that the new scheme will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each year.
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Strategy to address marine pollution
The effects of marine litter on fragile and irreplaceable ecosystems can be catastrophic, killing birds, fish and shellfish and choking plant life.
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Microbeads face UK ban
The UK government has stated that it will consider a ban on plastic microbeads in personal care products such as face scrubs and shower gels. The beads are designed to exfoliate the skin, but as some are less than a millimetre wide, they can be missed by water filters after being rinsed off and travel into the sea.
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Bank Holiday beachgoers are reminded to #binit4beaches this weekend
With millions set to hit the beach this Bank Holiday weekend, beachgoers are urged to take their rubbish home to save our seaside resorts and coastal beauty spots from turning into dumping grounds.
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Leading retailers not embracing wet wipe ‘flushability’ standard
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Improving the environment, increasing trust
Water companies in England are fully on board with the reform programme proposed by industry regulator Ofwat and the Government’s ambitious environmental agenda, as companies look to boost trust in the sector and enhance their role in working in the public interest.
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Progress on tackling marine litter
This week was the first meeting of the Marine Litter Action Network and Water UK is on the steering group. Co-ordinated by the Marine Conservation Society, the idea is that it will become a central hub for information sharing, allowing people to find out what has worked and what has not.
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National Refill Day 2019: Public urged to show they’ve #GotTheBottle to ditch single use plastic
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England enjoys high-quality bathing waters during scorching summer