Department of the Environment

MARINE LITTER Canada adds plastic microbeads of 5mm or less to toxic substance schedule / Possible prelude to a ban / Coordination with US legislation / Plastics industry critical	14.07.2016
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS Northern Ireland reduces consumption by nearly 72% in first year of 5p levy / Proceeds fund community projects	04.09.2014
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS Northern Ireland bag charge takes effect / Scotland to follow / Pressure on England	22.04.2013
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EU Commission finds that citizens favour plastic bag ban / More than 15,500 participated in 2011 consultation / Member states upgrade legislation / Cereplast sees good chances for biopolymers	11.01.2012

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