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Our website contains a variety of items dating back to 2001. You can use this archive to explore by year, campaign theme, specific campaign, and category. See also our new releases, our media appearances and our newsletters.

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Government Waste Strategy published – Friends of the Earth reaction

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18th Dec 2018

The government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, published today, could significantly cut waste and boost recycling, Friends of the Earth said today – but only if clear targets and action are included.

All I want for Christmas is to be Plastic-Free !

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5th Dec 2018

Manchester Friends of the Earth are inviting people to have a plastic-free festive season this year. The group have produced a colourful Plastic-Free Christmas newsletter packed full with fantastic ideas for top plastic-free swaps, how to shop for a plastic-free …

Toast to 2019: Friends of the Earth’s guide to an eco-friendly New Year’s Eve party

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Party season is in full swing, and while Christmas is yet to pass there will certainly be many of us turning our attention to the biggest party of the year – New Year’s Eve.

Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution

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22nd Nov 2018

Upcoming government waste strategy must act on ‘invisible’ microplastics pollution Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution – Friends of the Earth report Up to 19,000 tonnes of microplastic pollution could be entering UK waterways every …

You are invited to a film screening of ‘A Plastic Ocean’

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16th Nov 2018

On Tuesday 20th November, Manchester Friends of the Earth invite people to a screening of “A Plastic Ocean” – a film that powerfully presents the problem of plastic pollution. The film shows the devastation caused to our environment and how …

Earth Overshoot Day: Our tips for using fewer natural resources

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25th Jul 2018

Earth Overshoot Day tracks the date when humanity’s use of natural resources plunges into the red for the year. In 2018 it falls months earlier than in the 1970s. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date each year when humanity has …

Summer of loving the planet: Friends of the Earth’s guide to plastic-free festivals

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23rd Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of us will be heading to festivals this summer. Many festivals have been making commitments to cut down on plastic pollution, but going plastic-free while camping out in a field far from home can be a challenge.

Revealed: Unreported and harmful emissions from incinerators across England (UK Without Incineration Network)

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17th Jul 2018

Harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported says new research which highlights serious public health failings. Copies of the full report can be read here: http://ukwin.org.uk/bin from 10:30am today

World Oceans Day – help turn the tide of plastic pollution

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8th Jun 2018

People are being urged to mark World Oceans Day today [8 June] by helping to reduce the tsunami of plastic waste pouring into our seas.

UK Plastics Pact launched

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26th Apr 2018

Friends of the Earth plastics campaigner Julian Kirby reacting to today’s launch of the UK Plastics Pact – a commitment by 42 businesses to tackle plastic pollution.

Fashion Forward: A Sustainable Fashion Fair for Manchester

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25th Apr 2018

Young Friends of the Earth Manchester are holding their first ever event, a sustainable fashion fair, on Saturday 28th April from 12 noon until 4pm. The event aims to bring people together to help them understand how fast fashion can …

Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned

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19th Apr 2018

Friends of the Earth responds to news that the government could ban plastic straws and cotton buds in England

Plastic packaging failing to prevent food waste crisis – new study

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10th Apr 2018

Plastics role in avoiding food waste may have been over-estimated. Friends of the Earth Europe and Zero Waste Europe Brussels, April 10 – A rise in plastic food packaging is failing to reduce Europe’s growing food waste problem, and in …

Fall in plastic bags found in UK seas linked to bag charge

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5th Apr 2018

Tough measures still needed to turn tide of plastic pollution

Government announces bottle deposit scheme

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28th Mar 2018

Michael Gove MP has proposed a new scheme which aims to increase the recycling of drinks containers.

Easter egg firms still failing to crack plastic-free packaging

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20th Mar 2018

Too many Easter eggs still contain unnecessary plastic packaging – despite huge public concern about the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife and our environment.

Consultation: taxes & charges have important role to play in tackling plastic pollution scourge

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13th Mar 2018

Ministers must aim to phase-out all but the safest and most essential plastics

Government response to MPs’ report on disposable coffee cups

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9th Mar 2018

Government commitment to tackling coffee cup waste is all froth and little substance

Starbucks charge on single use cups welcomed

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26th Feb 2018

‘Latte levy’ is latest stage in efforts to cut unnecessary plastic Responding to news that Starbucks is to introduce a charge on disposable coffee cups, Julian Kirby, plastic-free campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: “A small charge is …

Friends of the Earth invites everyone to ditch plastic for #PlasticFreeFriday

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16th Feb 2018

The #PlasticFreeFriday campaign launches to help people cut down on plastic waste by making simple lifestyle changes, while treating yourself to a little more “me time”.

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