More than 16,000 cans and bottles found in four days on UK beaches

Charity says findings underline need for deposit return scheme for plastic and glass bottlesFindings from a national beach cleanup underline the urgent need for a comprehensive deposit return scheme to stem the tide of plastic and glass bottles and cans littering the UK's coastlines, a marine charity has said.During four days of beach cleaning in September, volunteers logged more than 16,000 drinks containers of various kinds, the Marine Conservation Society said. Continue reading...