May 16, 2019 Plastic-free fruit and veg in all supermarkets! In response to an e-petition backed by over 123,000 members of the public, Parliament debated on Monday (12th Nov) on requiring supermarkets to offer an option of plastic-free loose fresh fruit and vegetables. Food packaging makes up around two-thirds of the average persons plastic footprint1 , with supermarkets creating an estimated...
Aug 16, 2018 The Ocean Conservation Register – Growing the voice of the ocean in Westminster SAS has published the first Ocean Conservation Register of its kind, to facilitate dialogue between Parliament and those working in the ocean sector. The Register outlines key marine conservation issues and the interest of MPs in them based on MPs’ work since the 2017 general election. It serves as a guide...
Feb 13, 2019 Cornish MP says incorporation of proposed bathing waters legislation ‘highly likely’ in Environment Bill 13 February 2019 A Cornish MP has revealed that legislation which could better protect beaches and rivers across the UK from pollution is ‘highly likely’ to be incorporated into the UK government’s new Environment Bill. Scott Mann, MP for North Cornwall, initially proposed the Private Members Bill back in...
