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.
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