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

Posted by Louise Edge - 8th November 2018
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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

Governments have failed to protect the Antarctic – but this isn’t over

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 2nd November 2018
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Over the last two weeks, a group of governments met in Hobart, Australia, to negotiate a new Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. They failed. Although 22 governments supported the sanctuary, negotiators from Russia, China and Norway stopped it from going ahead. The Russian and Chinese… Read More

Why the government should ban “problem plastics”

Posted by Alice Hunter - 2nd November 2018
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What do black plastic trays, styrofoam takeaway boxes and PVC clingfilm have in common? They’re all “problem plastics” – non-recyclable, too expensive to recycle or toxic to the environment. Obviously these materials aren’t the only… Read More

4 reasons slower ships could mean healthier oceans

Posted by Morten Thaysen - 23rd October 2018
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The CSCL Indian Ocean container ship is hard aground in Germany's Elbe River. With an overall length of 399 metres and a cargo carrying capacity of 19,100 containers, it is one of the world's largest container ships. An overflight of the area showed no signs of pollution. Das Containerschiff CSCL Indian Ocean sitzt in der Elbe auf Grund fest. Mit einer Gesamtlaenger von 399 Metern und einer Kapazitaet von 19100 Containern ist sie eines der groessten Containerschiffe der Welt. Bei einem Ueberflug konnte keine Umweltverschmutzung festgestellt werden.

This week, the International Maritime Organisation has the opportunity cap ship speeds globally from 2021/2022 and then gradually reduce them. This might not sound like a massive deal. But here are four reasons why reducing speeds could make a big difference for the climate and for our oceans. Read More

In pictures: The plastic pollution pandemic

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 23rd October 2018
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"End the age of single use plastics" people power event at Heroes Square, Budapest.
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A global survey released today shows that none of the major consumer goods giants responsible for most of the single-use plastic in circulation have any plans to reduce the amount of plastic packaging they produce. The Greenpeace survey of eleven world-leading brands including Coke, Nestle and Procter & Gamble, also… Read More

Governments are deciding whether to create a huge Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted by Samantha Wockner - 23rd October 2018
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What’s at stake: the largest protected area on Earth Over two weeks in late October, governments will meet in Hobart, Australia, to decide whether to create a vast Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary, covering almost two million square kilometres. If it goes ahead, it’ll be the largest protected… Read More