date:May 30, 2022
A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in hedgerows and waterways.
The research, led by Loughborough University geographer Dr Tom Stanton, found the majority of UK litter is made up of plastic, and the most common items discarded into the environment are drinks packaging.
Dr Stanton says the findings are surprising given the European-wide initiatives in place that look to reduce single-use plastic and highlight the disconnect betwe