The University of Sheffield is introducing a trial 20p levy on single-use drinks cups next week in a bid to reduce their consumption on campus and raise awareness of their environmental impact.
Source: www.sheffield.ac.uk
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Inquiry will assess UK’s efforts to create a circular economy…
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Intelligent Hand Dryers, which is based in Sheffield, has banned all single-use plastic from its offices, but now plans a ‘three strikes and you’re out’ policy.
