Tynwald has unanimously approved plans to drastically reduce single use plastic across government.
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot presented the scheme, in the hopes of ending unnecessary use by January 2021.
The plans include an immediate action plan - targeting prohibiting balloon releases and minimising plastic at events.
It'll include single use straws, plastic cutlery and plates and cotton buds.
MHK queries operating theatre cancellations
How many surgeries have been cancelled since April?
Police warning over school parking and speeds
Police say they'll be outside schools as winter draws in, to tackle poor driving and parking.
Friends launch fundraiser to give Birdie a send-off
An online fundraiser in memory of a well-known Island man who lost his life last month has blasted past its target in just two days.
Weather warning issued for overtopping
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this morning.
Police make fresh appeal to find missing teenager
The police are making a renewed appeal to the public for information about a missing teenager.
Trainee police constables raise £1,400 with kayak challenge
Trainee police constables have raised £1,400 for the RNLI in a charity kayaking challenge.
RNLI honours the 40 years of service between two volunteers
The RNLI's celebrating a total of 40 years service between two volunteers.
What would be the impact of raising the income tax threshold?
How much would it cost the government to increase the income tax threshold?
