Jessica Hickie
@JessicaHickie
Environmental Scientist π©πΌβπ¬ Scientific Researcher - A Plastic Ocean π Programme Manager and Team Leader, EA Plastics Team π§Surfer ππΌββοΈ Ocean lover ππ
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To mark Plastic Free July weβre sharing the Environment Agency
#KickPlasticOutOfSport project
Did you know 12 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean annually?
Join us in #PreventingPlasticPollution by pledging with the link qrcc.me/re6fisaH Preventing Plastic Pollution
Our new PiXL Green Edge award launches today, to recognise students in KS3/4 who proactively engage with environmental issues π
Produced in collaboration with Environment Agency & Preventing Plastic Pollution
Read more about it here: pixl.org.uk/blog/?pid=2&niβ¦
If you are going to the #GRIPS2022 conference this week, look out for Fiona Tovey talking #agriculture and #plastics !
On #InternationalWomensDay I wanted to highlight the amazing work of all the women in my team protecting the environment from #plasticpollution Environment Agency Preventing Plastic Pollution
**Job Opportunity!**
We have a 12 month position in our Environment Agency #plastics and #sustainability team! Apply here β¬οΈ environmentagencyjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/β¦
If you work for an organisation with a #laboratory and want to learn more about reducing avoidable #labplastics to work towards being a more #sustainablelab please register for our free #preventingplasticpollution webinar on 8 March with speakers from UCL and Environment Agency.
πͺπΊπ¬π§ Kicking plastics out of sport got a big thumbs up from BASIS π members at an Environment Agency webinar.
π Watch the webinar ow.ly/xjOJ50HJwhx
π read about what inspired project officer Hannah Amor to tackle plastic in sports ow.ly/umPA50HJwoX
Are you passionate about #PreventingPlasticPollution ? π
We worked with Get Set Club, to bring you the 'Scarves and ski-lifts' game, which helps children discover ways to help prevent plastic pollution π§£πΏ
Find out more:
gov.uk/government/newβ¦
Team GB ParalympicsGB
Calling all teachers in Dorset! π
Donβt miss out on free training on the award-winning Rethink Periods programme π©²
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Online training 15th Feb
π§ Find out more π [email protected]
Brought to you by @Citytosea_ & @plastic_eu
All of our guidance is out now to help reduce #plasticinsport ππΌ Thanks to our many Environment Agency and colleagues who helped us develop this, not to mention the amazing design work by our very own Hannah Amor #TeamEA Preventing Plastic Pollution
πͺπΊπ¬π§ If you're clearing out after the holiday binge, you can use this handy tool by Recycle Now to find out where you can recycle near you. From drop off points for clothes & textiles to your nearest supermarket for recycling soft plastic β»οΈ
recyclenow.com/local-recycling
#prouddaughter alert! Awesome to see my very inspirational Mum Jo Ruxton #MBE recognised for her decades of dedicated work in #oceanconservation and #plasticpollution
π Ever found a piece of sticky tape on the corner of your table months after Christmas? These pieces of plastic last a lot longer in the environment and all add up. Try wrapping a present without tape - search online for a guide or video #GreenChristmas Preventing Plastic Pollution