Changing habits key to tackling issue
Everybody has a role to play in reducing plastic waste in the Island - that's the view of the Manx Wildlife Trust's marine officer.
The environmental charity is running a year-long campaign to encourage members of the public to cut their usage of single use items made of the material.
Lara Howe says businesses switching to more sustainable alternatives is a positive step.
But she says the wider public also has a role to play.
Glen Maye patient airlifted to the UK
Great North Air Ambulance team responded within half an hour
Visitors asked to avoid main cemetery entrance on Sunday
DOI to remove tree stumps from pavement on Glencrutchery Road
Cannabis dealer who got cold feet spared jail
33-year-old told to become 'a more respectful member of society'
Douglas Council using reserves to pay for 'decorative' promenade lighting
The project will cost £40,000 for 28 LED lights
New count system used for PSM by-election
Cabinet Office hope to have it rolled out for local elections next year
Iconic giant illuminated globe now on display in Douglas
Exhibition opens to public at St Thomas' Church
