From technology that tags fishing nets to plastic-eating fungi: Waitrose & Partners reveals winners of £1million fund to fight plastic pollution

Waitrose & Partners has revealed the projects it will be supporting with its unique £1 million grant fund designed to tackle plastic pollution.  Plan Plastic – The Million Pound Challenge will award money, over one year, to projects that can demonstrate an impact to reduce plastic. Working with environmental charity Hubbub, the fund attracted 150 applications, and five organisations have now been selected to receive a share of the £1 million fund. The diverse group of winners, from marine scientists to pioneering charities, all demonstrated innovation in tackling plastic pollution.…

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Waitrose & Partners launches £1m initiative to tackle UK plastic pollution

Plan Plastic – The Million Pound Challenge will award money, over one year, to projects that can demonstrate an impact on plastic pollution now and in the future. The retailer is partnering with environmental charity Hubbub to support the chosen projects and measure the impact of the grants.   The £1 million fund has been raised from the sale of 5p carrier bags and grants will range from £150,000 to £300,000.  Applications for Plan Plastic are open until 24th February and will be welcomed from a range of organisations including…

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