
University of Exeter study shows extent of plastic pollution on Cornish beaches
As we campaign to reduce unnecessary packaging and beat the scourge of plastic waste, a seven-year study of Cornish beaches shows the harm this kind of pollution is doing to our natural environment.
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Government plan for plastic bottle deposit scheme welcomed
Gove investigates deposit scheme for drinks plastic bottles – but stays silent on tougher action on bee-harming pesticides.
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Tesco decision to replace single-use bags with bags for life welcomed
Responding to news that Tesco is to replace single use carrier bags with a new ‘Bag for Life’, Friends of the Earth campaigner Henry Chown said: “We’re delighted Tesco is replacing disposable bags with bags for life – we hope … Continue reading
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£13 billion of edible food needlessly thrown away
Responding to new figures, published today [Tuesday 10 January 2017] by WRAP revealing that £13 billion of edible food was needlessly thrown away from homes in 2015, Friends of the Earth food campaigner Kierra Box said: “While people live in food … Continue reading
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