Posts Tagged ‘plastic pollution’
280 million more branded water bottles could be sold by 2026
A plastic bottle can travel thousands of miles A new study conducted by Retail Economics has revealed that the single-use plastic bottled water industry is on track for substantial growth, with an additional 280 million branded bottles of water predicted to be sold from 2023 to 2026, despite well documented environmental concerns. The report, commissioned…
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The ocean is awash with plastic – can we ever clean it up?
You’ve seen pictures of plastic litter accumulating on beaches or marine wildlife swimming through floating rubbish in some ocean far away and, like me, you’ve probably wondered if and how we could ever clean up this mess. Marine plastic litter is a global environmental plague and a serious threat to marine wildlife. Up to 23…
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To save whales, dolphins and the world, we need a global treaty on plastic pollution
Millions of tonnes of plastic enter the environment every year impacting ecosystems and species. Plastic has been found in the air, rain, our bodies and our food chain. Emissions of plastic waste into our rivers and ocean are projected to nearly triple by 2040. That won’t just mean more beached whales with stomachs full of plastic; the human costs will…
Read MoreWDC joins with BRITA to send plastic pollution warning
A new WDC report issued today reveals the frightening extent of the plastic pollution problem and that 67% of species of whale and dolphin are now affected. To mark the launch of the report, WDC partner BRITA has also revealed worrying survey figures that show nine million Brits have littered at the beach, 22% notice…
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Plastic Free July – choose to refuse
Plastic is everywhere. When I look around me, I see a gazillion things made of plastic: my computer, my watch, pens, lights, clothes … the list seems never-ending. Plastic is an incredibly useful and versatile material, however, I have a problem with things being made of plastic when they are intended to be used just…
Read MoreChristmas…how to get it wrapped without plastic
It’s that time of year again when there’s only one thing on most people’s minds – and in the shops, on the radio, everywhere you turn. Yes, we mean Christmas. And with Christmas comes presents, and presents means wrapping. Lots of wrapping… However, much of the wrapping paper and tape available on the high street…
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