Trash Free Trails has published its ‘State Of Our Trails’ report, what it says is a ‘first of its kind study into the causes, prevalence, composition and impacts of single-use pollution on recreational trail ecosystems’. They’ve also found that disposable vapes have made a rapid advance: “In 2020, no Trash Count Report submissions reported disposable vapes. Policy changes to address single use litter pollution at source:Ban disposable vapes with immediate effect. The 2025 UN Plastics TreatyTrash Free Trails wants countries to follow through on their March 2022 resolution mandating the creation of a multilateral treaty to address plastic by 2025. Trash Free Trails is inviting individuals to:Stop using the term ‘litter’ and tell your friends why.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2023 16:46 UTC