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Recycling Guide
Recycling has become something of a minefield in recent years – what you can recycle in one part of the country, won’t be collected in others.
Why plastic recycling doesn’t work
It’s become increasingly clear that recycling won’t solve our ongoing plastic problem, it is actually one of the major contributors to plastic pollution.
First ever global commitment to tackling single use plastic
This week saw the first ever global commitment by national governments towards curtailing the surging consumption of single-use plastics.
Tackling marine pollution with the ‘Fine to Flush’ standard
Plastic pollution and littering from ‘flushable’ wet wipes is on the rise. That’s where Water UK’s ‘Fine to Flush’ symbol comes in!
Scotlands first international marine conference
City to Sea attends Scotlands first ever International Marine Conference, which brought together representatives from more than 10 nations.
International women’s day and period power!
This International Women’s Day we’re calling on women and girls across the globe to go plastic-free with their periods.
Don’t let the government bottle it with the deposit return scheme
This week, the Government revealed a new consultation on the proposed Deposit Return Scheme. Help make sure we get a solution to plastic pollution.
Disposable nappies
Disposable nappies can take more than 500 years to break down, and even then it breaks down into microplastics. Find out how to change your nappy habits.
Incontinence pads
All big-brand, disposable incontinence pads and pants have a high single-use plastic content, but you can find reusable options.