Consumers in Gibraltar have in their hands the opportunity, Jon Lewes discovers, to reduce the levels of contamination by the trillions of plastic bags being used worldwide.
Hill-walking visitors to the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh could be in for a shock if they carry their lunch in a polythene bag.
Politicians in the picturesque Himalayan state, a popular tourist destination, say polythene pollution is a major problem and, under a new law, anyone found using a polythene bag could face up to seven years behind bars or a hefty fine of up to 100,000 rupees (£1,000). |