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Greener credentials
WITH effect from October 1, a range of polluting single use plastics will be banned in England as part of the government’s plan to clean up the environment.
The restrictions will include single use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.
Future plans include introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers and commitment for simpler recycling collections for every household and business in England.
All this, even though the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak flew to Scotland to announce that the government planned to sell off more licences for exploitation of additional North Sea Gas and Oil reserves.
The government is also congratulating itself over the fact that more than seven billion harmful plastic bags have not hit the streets and countryside thanks to the singleuse carrier bag charge, according to new figures announced by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow on July 31.
A 5p charge was first introduced in supermarkets in 2015. Since then, the report shows that usage at the main retailers has dropped by more than 98 per cent.
To support its green credentials the government explained that in 2018 it an nounced one of the world’s toughest bans on microbeads in rinse off personal care products and in 2020 introduced restrictions on the supply of singleuse plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds.
The government also introduced a tax of more than £200 per tonne on plastic packaging manufactured in or imported into the UK that does not contain at least 30 per cent recycled plastic in April 2022.
Denmark
Berry soup
DANISH Berry Soup, known as ‘Rødgrød med Fløde,’ is a cherished dessert in Denmark. Bursting with the flavours of seasonal berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants, it's a sweet-tart sensation. Served warm or cold with a dollop of cream, this traditional delicacy offers a delightful taste of Scandinavia's culinary heritage!
Danish dominance
THE Danish men's pursuit team sought redemption at the world championships in Glasgow defeating Italy and clinching the elusive gold medal in track cycling. The team secured victory, with a remarkable time of 3 minutes, 45.161 seconds. This triumph has propelled Denmark towards the next Summer Games in Paris, where they are now considered the favourites.
