Government accused of warm words but no action on reducing throwaway packaging wasteThe government has rejected calls for a “latte levy” to be introduced on takeaway cups to reduce the amount of waste they create.
Mary Creagh,the chair of the environmental audit committee, accused ministers of being all talk and no action after they refused to adopt a charge on throwaway cups similar to the plastic bag levy. Related: A 'latte levy' isn't nearly enough – Starbucks must accomplish more | Ellie Mae O’Hagan Related: Will a 25p charge change Britain's throwaway coffee cup culture? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com