MPs across the political divide joined campaigners at aHouse of Lords roundtable on 5 March, calling on the government to address the issue.
Not so shiny: EU bans microplastic ridden glitter
The EU has banned glitter, with the plans set to target glitter made from non-biodegradable and insoluble plastic, to help reduce microplastics
Plastic pollution could double by 2040 without global policy
Plastic pollution could double and increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 without global policy, finds new report.
Defra to consider household microplastics ban following review
Defra is set to research the effects of microplastics in household goods after reports that the government was looking for a total or partial ban.
Microplastics start-up backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher
Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher have invested millions of pounds into a UK start-up that filters microplastics from washing machines.
