Posts By: Alice Hunter

What’s the answer to our plastic problem?

We’re all worried about the issue of plastic packaging – but what’s the real solution? Are bioplastics made from organic materials the answer? Can’t supermarkets just make all plastic recyclable? And doesn’t plastic packaging keep food fresh and prevent food waste? Sound familiar? It’s time to… Read More

Alice Hunter - 22nd August 2018

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Diving with plastic pollution – an interview with Cherie Bridges

Underwater photographer Cherie Bridges has photographed plastic pollution around the world. We talked to her about her experiences swimming alongside plastic. Tell us a bit about your job as an underwater photographer. It all started at Falmouth University, where I first trained with underwater cameras. Read More

Alice Hunter - 28th February 2018

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Protecting our Blue Planet

From bobbits and brine pools to sea toads and spider crabs  – Blue Planet 2 has opened our eyes to a whole new underwater world, and Sunday evenings just won’t be the same without it. But the season’s finale showed us the threats that are facing… Read More

Alice Hunter - 15th December 2017

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Plastic pollution in Wales

Whales with stomachs full of plastic bags, turtles with straws up their noses and up to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic entering our oceans every year – we’re all aware of the environmental problems that plastic can cause. The Welsh government has been given new powers to introduce taxes on… Read More

Alice Hunter - 30th August 2017

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Plastic is not Fantastic

Sometimes it can feel that as individuals it’s hard to make a difference. So when we heard about Leah Bromley’s small scale but highly effective action against Boots, we wanted to share her story! Leah got in touch with Boots after spotting their ‘Plastic is Fantastic’… Read More

Alice Hunter - 14th August 2017

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9 ways to reduce your plastic use

We’ve all seen the headlines about the huge environmental problems caused by single-use plastics. Governments and corporations have a responsibility to take action – but what can we do to cut down our personal plastic footprints? Here’s our 9 top tips: 1. Carry a… Read More

Alice Hunter - 1st August 2017

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