'Trailblazing': Sky announces 10 plastic waste-busting firms share in £6m funding pot

Michael Holder
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Government teams up with Sky to support innovations such as biodegradable water bottles, packaging made from seaweed, and plastic-free tampons

Plastic waste-busting innovations such as biodegradable water bottles, recyclable surfboard packaging, eco-friendly shopping bags, and plastic-free tampons have won support from a £6m funding pot provided...

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