recycling

Dr Murphy added: "To effectively address plastic pollution, the science is clear. We need to reduce the amount of plastic we produce, improve collection and recycling, and clean up what's already out there."

Davidson analyst Matt Summerville pointed out in a Monday report that MP was making “operational progress,” citing mining improvements and agreements with Apple for rare earth recycling.

Until then, residents would take their rubbish and recycling to the bin room as and when they needed to.

Cosla said chief executives were responsible for everything from education and childcare, housing, social work and care, to roads and transport, waste and recycling, and leisure and culture.

But the 12-person company has built a reputation on the green economy scene in Brussels by recycling grounds from local coffee shops to grow edible mushrooms over the past decade.