The recycling of plastic floral baskets may be aiding the spread of Ae.

Their emphasis is not just on curbing production, but also promoting re-use of bags, and recycling of plastic waste.

WasteMINZ said New Zealand was the first country in the world to have such an in-depth understanding of its kerbside recycling of plastic.

Most scrap a meagre living from informal recycling of plastics.

Clancy feels the closure of the Chinese market for low cost recycling of plastics has also concentrated minds.

Wrap has also drawn up new guidance for local authorities on the recycling of plastics that will be sent out next month.

Recycling of plastic bottles began in earnest 10 years ago and about 50% of all bottles are now recycled.