In February 2019, Waitrose & Partners used money from the sale of 5p carrier bags to launch Plan Plastic: The Million Pound Challenge.
The £1 million grant fund, designed with and managed by Hubbub, aimed to reduce plastic pollution in the UK by supporting diverse and innovative projects, which would rethink how we use and dispose of plastic, tackle plastic pollution, create tangible impact and leave a lasting legacy. This report showcases the five projects and the impact that they have had.