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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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.
Read MoreHow to save £150 and reduce plastic waste this Christmas
Top tips include heading to the woods for natural decorations
Read MoreBritish 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.
Read MoreApp 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.
Read MoreNappies 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.
Read MoreWorld’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.
Read MoreShip 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.
Read MoreMusic 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.
Read MoreRooftop 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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