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Using art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis

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Seven tonnes of plastic waste – the equivalent weight of a large African bush elephant – has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa.

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Bristol coffee cup scheme to tackle plastic waste

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Check out this positive news story: a Bristol based alliance have come together to help tackle plastic pollution in the city.

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Plastic mermaids highlight ocean plight

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Reclaimed waste mermaids appear in Yorkshire and Sydney for World Ocean Day

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580 tonnes of waste removed from Thai waterways

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The TerraCycle Global Foundation, a non-profit founded by TerraCycle, has cleared 581 tonnes of waste from Thai waterways

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New research group will conduct vital studies into harmful microplastics

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The University of Portsmouth has set up a new group of scientists to research the harmful effects of microplastics on the environment and human health.

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Focus on menstrual health and gender equality to tackle climate change

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Call for better health education to reduce use of environmentally unfriendly period products.

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Ship sets sail to study impact of plastic pollution on UK waters

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Check out this positive news story: a ship has set sail around the UK to study the impact of plastic pollution and reengage the public in the fight against climate change.

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Music star swaps stage for fight against plastic

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Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy is swapping performing for the fight against plastics in a new drive to end throw away culture.

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Rooftop TV: Episode 9 – Beach Cleanups, Missing People, Keeping Fit

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Tom York interviews Arjun Sharma, a 16-year-old student from Hawaii, who is using his talent for coding to help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Plus, Simon Francis talks about Missing People’s new Zoom Call appeal. And a story about a sporting duo from Cardiff who have launched a series of sports classes adapted for people who live in care homes.

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Action launched to tackle fashion’s plastic addiction

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Leading fashion figures are calling on the industry to put an end to the practice of using  plastic coat hangers in stores and shows.

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