Single-use plastics are converted into FUEL for jets and diesel

Scientists have discovered a process to break hard-to-recycle plastics into ready-to-use fuel. The procedure combines two materials found in common household products to break down the plastic over just a few hours.  After the catalysts break the plastic into carbon molecules, hydrogen molecules are added to stabilize the results for use as jet and diesel … Read more

Plastic bag tax is set to DOUBLE: Price of a single-use carrier will rise to 10p

Ministers will today land a major new blow in the war on plastic by doubling the price of single-use bags.  The bag tax will be increased to 10p and extended to all small shops, markets and takeaways.  The initial 5p tax resulted in the number of single-use carriers issued by the major supermarkets falling by … Read more

Plastic bag tax is set to DOUBLE: Price of a single-use carrier will rise to 10p

Ministers will today land a major new blow in the war on plastic by doubling the price of single-use bags.  The bag tax will be increased to 10p and extended to all small shops, markets and takeaways.  The initial 5p tax resulted in the number of single-use carriers issued by the major supermarkets falling by … Read more