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New tool offers breakthrough in understanding nanoplastics and their environmental impact

Research & Innovation
Nanoplastics, particles smaller than one micrometre, are increasing concern for environmental and human health.

Young people fight against plastic pollution

Environment
Young people across the country will join together to tackle plastic pollution through a new partnership between the UK Scouts and Government

Tackling microplastics: Impact on the environment and the food chain

Environment
Dr Ruth Barnich, Principal Taxonomist at environmental consultancy Thomson Ecology explores tackling the issue of microplastics, with a focus on how we can better assess their impact on the environment and the food chain.

Five tips for plastic use and sustainability in the laboratory

Environment
Inez Cornell, Marketing Manager at Radleys tells us her top tips for plastic use and sustainability in the laboratory

£20 million boost for business innovators powering the UK’s hydrogen economy

Energy
New funding awarded to investigate the development of a low cost, low carbon hydrogen for industry, buildings and transport and to help create hundreds of clean industry jobs

Cracking down on plastic pollution

Environment
Samantha Harding, Litter Programme Director at the Campaign to Protect Rural England reveals her views on moving towards a deposit return system in the UK for bottles and cans, to crack down on plastic pollution.

New data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in ocean litter around the UK

Environment
In 2016 there was a dramatic rise in ocean litter around the UK, with a high number of plastic items found on the seabed compared to the previous year

Gove pledges to deliver a “green Brexit”

Environment
The Environment Secretary has given his first keynote speech where he has expressed his commitment to delivering a "green Brexit" In a speech at the...

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