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Posts By: Louise Edge


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Now that ‘single use’ is the word of the year, plastic’s days are numbered

The term ‘single-use’ has become has become synonymous with plastic in the past few years, as evidence gathered by scientists and campaigners has gradually revealed how single use plastic drinks bottles, bags and food wrappers are causing a plastic pollution pandemic.   That single-use is… Read More

Louise Edge - 8th November 2018


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Have supermarkets just banned single-use plastic?!

No, afraid not, though you might have thought so from some of the excited media headlines earlier this week! What has been actually been announced is the launch of the UK Plastics Pact – a new initiative led by UK waste group WRAP. Read More

Louise Edge - 30th April 2018


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Cut it out!

It can sometimes feel like throwaway plastic is everywhere and cutting it out can seem daunting. Ultimately we need action from companies and governments to stem this tide of plastic waste, but here’s are a few tips on what you can personally do to cut plastic waste during your weekly… Read More

Louise Edge - 13th March 2017


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A joint mission: ending plastic pollution

Back in July I was lucky enough to be one of 100 people who spent the day cleaning up a heavily plastic polluted beach on ‘Freedom Island’ in Manila Bay, Philippines. The beach was in an appalling state – piled high with throwaway plastic wrappers, straws and bottles which… Read More

Louise Edge - 14th September 2016


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