From: Packaging News

The BBC has announced plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020, following reaction from the Blue Planet II series.

The David Attenborough wildlife series looked at the impact of plastic pollution.

It is estimated that visitors and staff across BBC sites go through two million plastic cups each year.

The broadcaster said it is aiming to scrap plastic cups and cutlery by the end of this year and go completely free of single-use plastic by 2020.

Tony Hall, BBC director-general, said: “Like millions of people watching Blue Planet II, I was shocked to see the avoidable waste and harm created by single-use plastic.

“We all need to do our bit to tackle this problem, and I want the BBC to lead the way. Scrapping throwaway plastic cups and cutlery is the first step, and with our plan I hope we can have a BBC free of single-use plastic altogether.”