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Environmental charity’s map to promote reusable cups

Environmental charity’s map to promote reusable cups

Environmental charity City to Sea is promoting its app Refill, which maps over 10,000 coffee shops and cafes which accept reusable cups.

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How to save £150 and reduce plastic waste this Christmas

How to save £150 and reduce plastic waste this Christmas

Top tips include heading to the woods for natural decorations

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British university teams up with South African artists to tackle plastic waste

British university teams up with South African artists to tackle plastic waste

Check out this positive news story: a British university is teaming up with local artists to help tackle plastic pollution in South Africa.

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App keeps police cool in summer heatwave – and helps cut plastic waste

App keeps police cool in summer heatwave – and helps cut plastic waste

Check out this positive news story: a new app has launched this week to help police officers in Scotland cope with the summer heatwave, offering them free water refill places across the country.

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Nappies scheme saves parents up to £1,000 amid rising household bills

Nappies scheme saves parents up to £1,000 amid rising household bills

Check out this positive news story: a local council in England has launched a scheme offering parents £200 vouchers to be able to purchase nappies and other items.

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World’s first city-wide plastic survey launches

World’s first city-wide plastic survey launches

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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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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