How Microplastics Can Enter the Food Chain in the UK

This is a blog post explaining how how microplastics can enter the food chain in the UK. Micro plastic pollution is a growing problem, particularly in marine environments. From the environment: The UK has a high level of plastic pollution in its rivers and oceans. This plastic pollution can break down into microplastics, which can… Continue reading How Microplastics Can Enter the Food Chain in the UK

LIDL Ocean Bound Plastic

Prevention is Better than Cure Here at PAPP we are typically concerned with the mountains of plastic waste on beaches. But we are also working to prevent the problem in the first place. We were delighted this week ro see LIDL reveal its plans: “24th February, 2020: Lidl will next month become the first UK… Continue reading LIDL Ocean Bound Plastic

EU Environmental Chief – Plastic Clamp Down

The EU’s top environmental official has suggested that clamping down on virgin plastic production is a crucial part of tackling climate change. Plastic production providing a growing sector for the Oil Industry, but plastic waste is piling up in the world’s oceans. Last month a study of ice cores revealed traces of nanoplastics in both… Continue reading EU Environmental Chief – Plastic Clamp Down