Committee to develop plan by May
Government is going to introduce targets to reduce the use of single use plastics.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle told the House of Keys their current use is clearly unsustainable and a serious cause of marine pollution.
The issue had been raised by Middle member Bill Shimmins who wanted to know what action government departments, boards and offices are taking to reduce their consumption.
Mr Quayle told the House, government needed to lead from the front:-
Treasury minister responds to figures highlighting contracting economy
Dr Allinson says GDP alone does not reflect economic health, pointing to low unemployment
Net zero referendum rejection “a hit-job by the establishment”, says former MHK
Proposals to put climate policy to a public vote were quashed in Tynwald
Port Erin retail: the tale of two halves
What has it been like for businesses there in the run up to Christmas?
New Douglas councillor wants to support preservation of city's heritage
Arwid Hall says he'd also like to see the local authority be more 'transparent'
