The Local Spain https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed This couple turned a desire for a zero-waste household into a thriving Madrid business From reducing plastic waste at home to a successful business - meet the Green family behind Verdonce bags https://www.thelocal.es/20190702/family-that-turned-a-desire-for-a-zero-waste-household-into-a-thriving-madrid-business Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:44:47 +0200 family-that-turned-a-desire-for-a-zero-waste-household-into-a-thriving-madrid-business War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. https://www.thelocal.es/20180701/war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:55:20 +0200 war-on-plastic-leaves-manufacturers-clutching-at-straws Clean seas campaign launched on Spanish coast after sperm whale beached full of plastic Regional authorities in Murcia have launched a campaign to rid the Spanish coast of plastic waste after it emerged a sperm whale found dead on the beach had died from plastic poisoning. https://www.thelocal.es/20180409/clean-seas-campaign-launched-on-spanish-coast-after-sperm-whale-beached-full-of-plastic Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:12:19 +0200 clean-seas-campaign-launched-on-spanish-coast-after-sperm-whale-beached-full-of-plastic