How the 5p carrier bag charge has helped curb plastic pollution

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With funding from the plastic bag charge Waitrose launched a £1m grant fund for innovative plastic-waste busting ideas - Hubbub's Trewin Restorick sets out the key achievements

In 2019, Waitrose launched Plan Plastic - 'The Million Pound Challenge' - calling for innovative ideas that would have a long-lasting impact in tackling plastic pollution. The £1m fund was raised from...

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