Plastic Bag Litter In Seas Around UK Has Dropped Since 5p Charge

The number of plastic bags found in seas around the UK has dramatically fallen, suggesting 5p plastic plastic bag charges - and our reignited love of tote bags - are having a positive impact on the environment. Research from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) analysed the litter collected by nets which were dragged along the seabed scooping up anything buried to a depth of 15cm. The scientists analysed data form the past 25 years, but reported a 30% d