Two articles: It will be interesting to see how both initiatives develop, and how innovative and effective they will be. Where are the producers in these projects?

Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain A range of innovative projects to tackle litter louts in local communities have been awarded funding by the government, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced today (9 March 2018). The first round of funding sees a number of councils, charities, businesses, and public projects awarded almost £125,000 to take innovative steps to tackle littering in their communities. The successful projects include developing bins to prevent seagulls from scattering litter on beaches and working with river users to reduce plastic getting into rivers, helping to tackle the issue of litter getting into our marine environment. The funding builds on the Government’s wider Litter Strategy for England, as well as the recent launch of the 25 Year Environment Plan setting out how Government will protect and enhance our natural environment. Click here to read more 

The Environment Agency has announced a £750,000 for new, dedicated team to tackle plastics pollution in the southwest of England. The pioneer project will see the creation of a new ‘Plastics and Sustainability team’ across Devon and Cornwall working with businesses, local councils, charities and community action groups, such as the Bude Cleaner Seas Project. See https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-announces-750000-to-tackle-single-use-plastics