Articles tagged with: pollution

New platform to tackle plastic waste gets political seal of approval

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19 Jul 2022 Environment

New platform to tackle plastic waste gets political seal of approval

The University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre online platform aims to equip policymakers and the public with the tools to prevent plastic pollution.

14 Jul 2022 Environment

Calls For Water Company Bosses To Face Prison Over Sewage Pollution

A scathing report from the Environmental Agency has called for tougher action against water companies responsible for pollution – including prison sentences.

Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal

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30 May 2022 Environment

Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal

A globally coordinated approach is vital to end plastic pollution.

'Polluter Pays' is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

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30 May 2022 Economy

"Polluter Pays" is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

Since becoming Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Michael Gove has proved himself as a driving force in politics and as a reformer – and nowhere is this more evident than in building and fire safety.

MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions

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11 May 2022 Environment

MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions

Jo Churchill MP met with the team behind the recently announced Global Plastic Policy Centre and discussed the challenges and opportunities in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis.

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16 Mar 2022 Health

Lack of ambition shown by Government in its proposed air quality targets

Commenting on the publication today (Wednesday) by Defra of a consultation on its proposed environmental targets for a range of factors including air quality, water, biodiversity, and resource efficiency as well as waste, British Safety Council Chief Executive, Mike Robinson, said:

BPF response to United Nations Environment Assembly Treaty Announcement

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03 Mar 2022 Environment

BPF response to United Nations Environment Assembly Treaty Announcement

In response to United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) recent announcement about a global treaty for plastics, the British Plastics Federation has issued the following statement:

University supporting the development of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution

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03 Mar 2022 Environment

University supporting the development of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution

University of Portsmouth research on plastic policies will help to shape a global agreement on plastic pollution.

Speeding up decarbonisation of the built environment is key to getting the UK to net zero

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19 Jan 2022 Environment

Speeding up decarbonisation of the built environment is key to getting the UK to net zero

With COP 26 fading from memories as Omicron and the cost of living dominate the headlines, it would be easy for policy makers and business leaders to take their eye off the UK’s net zero goal. But in the property sector, which is estimated to be responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, we must continue to reduce emissions and work together to tackle this challenge head on.

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17 Jan 2022 Environment

Professor Steve Fletcher to give evidence at plastic waste inquiry on 18th January

Partnering against polystyrene waste: how we're working to make recycling easier

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09 Nov 2021 Environment

Partnering against polystyrene waste: how we're working to make recycling easier

Consumers are on board and the technology is already there. Now we just need the will and the know-how to maximise the opportunities to recycle polystyrene.

Government needs to fast-track its Plastic Strategy to hit Net Zero

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08 Nov 2021 Environment

Government needs to fast-track its Plastic Strategy to hit Net Zero

As a society we have historically used plastic poorly. But there is a sustainable future for plastic, one where no new material is made and where all existing plastic is recycled and re-used endlessly - a truly circular economy.

02 Nov 2021 Environment

Banning plastic in wet wipes is urgently needed to stop damage to wildlife and the environment

We use a staggering 11 billion wet wipes every year in the UK and 90 per cent of them contain plastic. That plastic is causing untold damage to our water systems and our marine environments, and it is long past time something is done about it.

21 Sep 2021 Environment

Mandatory filters should be fitted in washing machines to reduce microplastic pollution

The government should and could introduce stronger measures to help prevent plastic pollution quickly, that would make a significant impact.

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22 Jul 2021 Environment

Enzyme researchers partner with pioneering AI company, DeepMind, in developing green solutions to combat plastic waste

University of Portsmouth joins leading AI researchers at DeepMind to help engineer faster acting enzymes for recycling some of the worlds most polluting single use plastics

Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution

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17 Jun 2021 Environment

Clean Air Day 2021: Why now is the time to get serious about tackling air pollution

Clean Air Day, being marked today, is an opportunity to improve public understanding of air pollution, build awareness of how air pollution affects our health and explain the actions we can all take to tackle air pollution, helping to protect the environment and our health.

Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier

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17 Jun 2021 Environment

Air quality: It’s time for joined-up thinking so that we can all breathe easier

The UK has an opportunity to lead the way on the global problem of air pollution – but as the latest figures highlight, there’s no time to waste on an issue this pressing.