Springwatch presenter urges plastic complaints

Chris Packham, the Springwatch presenter, has urged shoppers to join the war on plastic by complaining to supermarket workers.

The television star said it was “down to us” to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Calling on customers to complain to staff in shops, he said: “When you go shopping, avoid excessive packaging. And if you can’t, politely tell the staff that you resent not having a choice to do so.”

The 56-year-old wrote in The Big Issue that he “nearly wept” at the Government’s plan to improve the environment. “They are not going to fix things at this point in time.”