Check out this positive news story: the world’s first city-wide plastic survey has launched in Portsmouth, asking members of the public to record any waste they spot by taking photos and uploading to an app. The project will be used to better understand how plastic waste occurs and how it can be tackled.
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School kids taught how to help tackle climate change
Check out this positive news story: A charity is spearheading a campaign to empower schoolchildren and teachers to learn about environmentally diets and tools for dealing with the emotional impact of climate change. The scheme by the County Trust has already sent out 1,000 packs to 26,000 teachers and schoolchildren across the country.
Read MoreTeenagers who want to change the world backed by global talent scheme
Check out this positive news story: the winners of a new global talent scheme have been announced, which will 100 teenagers from 42 countries receive lifetime support to make a difference in the world.
Read MoreNew outdoor learning centre to inspire kids about nature
Check out this positive news story: a Hampshire charity has opened a new outdoor learning centre giving local kids the chance to learn about the environment and support their mental wellbeing.
Read More‘Speed dating’ funding platform matches businesses with grassroots activists
Check out this positive news story: an innovative new online platform aims to help small charities and communities raise funds by matching them with businesses.
Read MoreEight-year-old with life-limiting illness gets his sporting wish with ticket to Wembley final
Check out this positive news story: an eight-year-old who suffers from a life-limiting illness has had a sporting wish granted after going to see the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. The trip was organised by the charity Sports Connection Foundation.
Read MoreExperts claim technology in our homes could transform social care 
Check out this positive news story: a new study has found that technology in our homes has the potential transform social care in the UK.
Read MoreGlobal fundraising campaign launches to support students from Afghanistan
Check out this positive news story: a new fundraising campaign has just launched which aims to fund 20 young people from Afghanistan to come and study at one of 18 schools around the world.
Read MoreFootball rivals put aside differences to support mental health
Check out this positive news story: two footballing rivals have set aside their differences to raise awareness of mental health as part of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Read MoreStudent offers hope to 50,000 people living with spinal cord injuries
Check out this positive news story: a student at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales has won top prize in a national competition designed to help the estimated 50,000 people living with spinal cord injuries in the UK. His ‘smart wheel’ will help wheelchair users going uphill and on uneven surfaces.
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