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Bristol coffee cup scheme to tackle plastic waste

Bristol coffee cup scheme to tackle plastic waste

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

Plastic mermaids highlight ocean plight

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

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580 tonnes of waste removed from Thai waterways

580 tonnes of waste removed from Thai waterways

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

New research group will conduct vital studies into harmful microplastics

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

Focus on menstrual health and gender equality to tackle climate change

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

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

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

Music star swaps stage for fight against plastic

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

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

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

Action launched to tackle fashion’s plastic addiction

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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Anti-plastic pollution app celebrates landmark

Anti-plastic pollution app celebrates landmark

A Bristol start-up is celebrating seeing 250,000 people download an app which it estimates has saved more than 100 million plastic bottles from being used.

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