War on Plastics
@PlasticsWar
Active group of like minded people to rid the world of single use plastic and plastic pollution
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http://www.waronplastics.co.uk 05-09-2020 14:42:36
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The circular economy advocates for a system where materials are continually regenerated. Rather than the traditional linear model of taking and discarding, it recognises that the lifespan of materials is not simply linear.
globalcomment.com/can-we-make-a-…
#plasticwaste #sustainability
North Sea oil rigs could be forced to shut down unless they commit to running on green energy, regulators have warned.
telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/…
#NorthSeaOil #environment #greenenergy
Wembley Stadium connected by EE pioneers a groundbreaking process, making its iconic pitch 100% recyclable. Leading the way in football and environmental innovation.
wembleystadium.com/news/2024/03/2…
#environment #sustainability
Troubling trends: Sewage spills into England's rivers and seas have more than doubled in the past year, with 3.6 million hours of spills reported compared to 1.75 million hours in 2022.
bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…
#sewage #pollution #environment
In 2015, the United Nations embraced the SDGs as a 'call to action' for 'global partnership.' However, it seems that advancement towards achieving these goals has fallen significantly short of expectations.
theconversation.com/a-sustainable-…
#sustainability #environment
Did you know? Half of the world's plastic is single-use, like bags, bottles, and containers. Shockingly, most are used for just minutes before becoming ocean polluters. Let's ditch single-use plastics for a cleaner, greener future!
#plasticpollution #plasticfreeliving
In just over a century, we've created a global crisis with our plastic consumption and waste. We need to act NOW to change the trajectory for the next 100 years. Let's reduce, reuse, and recycle to create a more sustainable world for generations to come! 🌱
#plasticpollution
Despite repeated use as justification for further fossil fuel developments, critics argue that the figure hasn't been thoroughly examined. Recent data suggests only 27,600 direct employments, far less than the touted number.
theguardian.com/environment/20…
#fossilfuels #environment
A staggering 23% increase in just the last 5 years. We can't turn a blind eye anymore. It's time to stand up, raise awareness, and take meaningful action to protect our oceans and the incredible creatures that call them home! 🐋
#plastic pollution #plastic freeliving #plastic
Should the UK follow suit? Starting from 2030, the EU plans to implement a ban on certain single-use plastics, including miniature toiletry products commonly provided by hotels.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…
#plasticpollution #plasticfreeliving #plasticalternatives
This not just a number, it's a crisis. Our marine life is suffocating, our ecosystems are suffering, and our planet is screaming for help. It's time to take action! 🌎
#plasticpollution #plasticfreeliving #plasticalternatives #sustainablesolutions #singleuseplastics
It is the poorest countries that pollute the least that are effected the most from climate change. This is why I personally will fund projects in Malawi one of the worst poorest countries. We Clean We Green - Malawi 🇲🇼
More like continue to support the destruction of our planet. IT is energy firms like you and your friends who are singl handedly destroying our great planet. Grow a F'&king conconce and put the planet before profits. But you are too arrogant to do this. Just Stop Oil