Plastics ban welcomed – but campaigners urge quick action

An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions. In a statement issued to The Royal Gazette, Beyond Plastics Bermuda, which includes […]

Single-use plastics legislation tabled in the House

A long-awaited Bill designed to stamp out single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament today, eight years after it was first promised. But no plastic items will be banned until after the legislation is passed and consultations take place, said […]

Island Trading joins single-use plastics programme

Laura Farge-Lowe, left, managing director of Island Trading, and Brandon Morrison showcase Island Trading’s new recyclable bags as part of its move away from single-use plastics (Photograph supplied) Island Trading has joined Beyond Plastics Bermuda, receiving the organisation’s Champions Certificate […]

Beyond Plastic Wins Bermudian Magazine Award ’24 – Best Green Initiative

Roban: island to drop single-use plastics

The Attorney-General’s Chambers will soon draft legislation to phase out single-use plastics, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday. Walter Roban made the announcement as he addressed the fourth annual Youth Climate Summit. He said that a draft version of […]

Tackling the menace of single-use plastics

We live in a world where at times convenience comes with a high cost. Single-use plastics have emerged as a significant contributor to both environmental degradation and public-health crises. A recent study revealed that plastics were responsible for producing 5.3 […]

Legislation to ban SUPs expected to be tabled this year

Legislation banning single-use plastics should come to MPs’ attention before the end of the year, the home affairs minister said. According to Walter Roban, a paper is being prepared to present to Cabinet before the end of the summer “and […]

Group urges Government to hasten plastics legislation

Jeremy Deacon, Chief Reporter, The Royal Gazette An environmental campaign group believes that it is winning the war against single-use plastics but says that the Government must help by passing long-planned legislation banning its use. Beyond Plastic Bermuda, an umbrella […]

How modern life is making men infertile

We all know that man-made chemicals are wreaking havoc on the planet. But a new study warns about the impact of chemicals – found in most of our shopping bags – on our fertility. Dr Shanna Swan, an environmental and […]