Oceans

5 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Antarctic

Posted by Samantha Wockner - 8th January 2018
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In 2017 we launched a campaign to create an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary – the largest protected area on Earth. But why? Well, apart from being home to amazing animals such as penguins, whales and seals. The Antarctic plays an important role in keeping our Earth healthy. But the… Read More

MPs ask the Government to wake up, smell the coffee and introduce a 25p ‘latte levy’

Posted by Fiona Nicholls - 5th January 2018
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The government's environmental watchdog, the EAC (Environmental Audit Committee*) have today released a report recommending that a 25p charge is added to hot drinks served in disposable takeaway cups. This is a good thing for our oceans. … Read More

Protecting our Blue Planet

Posted by Alice Hunter - 15th December 2017
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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

China’s plastic waste ban – What does it mean?

Posted by Tisha Brown - 7th December 2017
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Today Unearthed released an investigation into the impacts of the China waste import ban that is coming into effect at the end of the year. But what does this all mean? What is the ban?… Read More

Is Coke’s Christmas cancelled?

Posted by Elena Polisano - 7th December 2017
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At the top of Coca-Cola’s Christmas list is the warm glow of good PR. From the nationwide tour of its iconic red truck to the hyped release of its famous Holidays are Coming advert, Coke’s marketing has gone into overdrive. But this year the brand is sharing the spotlight with… Read More

Breaking: Our Spoof Coke Christmas Event!

Posted by Tisha Brown - 5th December 2017
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We’re in Piccadilly Circus hosting a spoof pop-up Coke Christmas event, to expose the damage that is done by this global drinks giant’s single-use plastic bottles. Using one of their most enduring characters – the Coke polar bear – we‘ve created a polluted snowy icescape outside their largest… Read More