A taste of greatness
A state-of-the-art food sensory lab that could see UK consumers playing an important role in livestock genetics is making its debut at this year’s Royal Highland Show (21-24 June).
A state-of-the-art food sensory lab that could see UK consumers playing an important role in livestock genetics is making its debut at this year’s Royal Highland Show (21-24 June).
Ensuring that Scottish cereals remain “the supply of choice” for the whisky and gin markets will be among the topics discussed at a trials event at Cauldshiel Farm in East Lothian later this month.
There is up to £4 million for innovative business projects that look at ways of reducing plastic waste through new polymers, processes, designs, recycling regimes and use of biodegradable alternatives.
The funding is provided by UK Research and Innovation and delivered by Innovate UK. This competition forms part of the £20 million package of the Plastics and Research Innovation Fund.
There is growing concern about the amount of plastic waste in the environment and its impact on wildlife and the wider eco-system.
The amount of plastic waste produced is growing fast. It was reported that in 2016, 1.5 million tons of plastic was produced globally. This is set to double by 2034.
As recent as 2014, it was found that less than a third of Europe’s plastic waste was recycled, with another third ending up in landfill. The remaining third was sent to energy recovery facilities.
The competition is seeking ‘circular economy’ approaches to plastic use that could include:
Projects could also look at new business models or at approaches focused on compostable or biodegradable materials.
The attached document provides a brief snapshot of the impact and success the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme has had since it was announced by the then British Prime Minister in 2015 and subsequently launched in 2016.
The types of anti-littering actions include:
The guide is for use by local authorities and provides practical information towards implementing the Litter strategy for England released on 10 April 2017.