Ballygowan completes €2m investment in sustainability Irish water brand Ballygowan has moved its full range of grocery products to RPet, fully recycled and recyclable bottles. Business • 27 May 21
Nestle invests €1.9 billion to move to recycled plastic Food giant Nestle said today it would invest up to 2 billion Swiss francs (€1.9 billion) to source more recycled plastics to package its products. Business • 16 Jan 20
Thailand kicks off 2020 with plastic bag ban Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a … World • 01 Jan 20
75,000 tonnes of packaging waste expected at Christmas Ireland is expected to generate 75,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas. News • 28 Dec 19
India's PM goes 'plogging' as Chinese president visits Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up rubbish on Saturday from a scenic beach resort where he was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for summit … News Lens • 14 Oct 19
Plastic recycling adding up to free travel in Rome Rome is trying to get people moving on recycling – by offering credit towards public transport tickets in exchange for waste plastic bottles. News Lens • 04 Oct 19
Minister working on strategy to ban single-use plastics Minister for Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has he would like to introduce a nationwide ban on single use plastics and is considering applying … Environment • 16 Sep 19
Howth Harbour installs plastic-collecting sea bin A new floating plastic collector - or sea bin - has been installed in Dublin's Howth Harbour, following a fundraising effort by a local marine … Environment • 21 Aug 19
Plastic kills Thailand's beloved orphaned baby dugong An orphaned baby dugong rescued in Thailand earlier this year died this morning, due to pieces of plastic clogging her digestive system, according to local … News Lens • 17 Aug 19
Supervalu to launch reusable, compostable shopping bag Supervalu is to launch a reusable, compostable shopping bag as part of efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used in its shops. Business • 15 Aug 19
San Francisco airport to ban plastic water bottles San Francisco International Airport is banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles. News Lens • 12 Aug 19
Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly cruise A Dutch company is leading the way in the cleanup of plastic along Amsterdam's canals. Europe • 26 Jul 19
Greek fishermen paid to recycle plastic caught in nets To help clean the seas around Greece, a new company has introduced an initiative which sees fishermen being paid €200 a month to recycle waste … News Lens • 03 Jul 19
G20 to agree deal to counter marine plastic pollution The Group of 20 major economies are set to agree a deal on reducing marine plastic waste at a meeting in Japan today. World • 16 Jun 19
Tokyo 2020 podiums to be made from recycled plastic Medallists at next year's Summer Olympics will stand on podiums made from recycled plastic waste collected from local households or the ocean, Tokyo 2020 organisers … News Lens • 11 Jun 19
Indian school takes plastic waste instead of fees A school in northeast India has taken a novel approach to addressing the scourge of plastic waste, by making its collection a condition of free … News Lens • 05 Jun 19
Firms make promises to reduce plastic packaging A group of Irish businesses has pledged to no longer use PVC in packaging where viable alternatives exist by the end of 2020. Business • 17 Apr 19
Concern expressed about Lidl's packaging bins plan An environmental group has said it is concerned about Lidl's plans to place bins for unwanted packaging in their stores. Business • 11 Apr 19
Strawkling: Diving in to tackle the scourge of plastic It's a weekend morning and a group of about 50 people are out for a gentle morning snorkel in Sydney's world-famous harbour. News Lens • 06 Mar 19
Sea lion video found on USB in frozen leopard seal poo New Zealand scientists researching leopard seal poo made an unusual discovery when they found a working USB stick in a poo sample they were analysing. News Lens • 05 Feb 19
Specialist removes plastic bag from turtle's throat A turtle washed up on a Cape Town beach has had a large plastic bag pulled from its throat. News Lens • 03 Dec 18
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly today for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, plastic cutlery and cotton buds. Europe • 24 Oct 18
McDonald's to replace plastic straws with paper ones McDonald's is replacing plastic straws with paper ones across all its UK and Ireland restaurants after a successful trial. Environment • 15 Jun 18
EU Parliament to phase out plastic water bottles The European Parliament has told its politicians and staff to set an example for EU citizens by no longer drinking water from plastic bottles by … News Lens • 12 Jun 18
Plastic waste in Antarctica reveals scale of pollution Plastic waste and toxic chemicals found in remote parts of the Antarctic this year add to evidence that pollution is spreading to the ends of … Environment • 07 Jun 18
