Call for Island to reject single-use plastics

MWT wants to change public mindset

Conservationists have made a renewed call for people in the Island to give up single-use plastics, where they can.

The Manx Wildlife Trust says it welcomes the government's plan to switch to sustainable alternatives within departments by 2021.

But the charity, which is running a 'wave goodbye to plastics' campaign, says things should be happening faster.

Graham Makepeace-Warne says the public can play their part: