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Malaysia to send European and US plastic waste back

Some 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste has been dumped in Malaysia under the pretext of recycling

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World’s largest concert promoter says UK festivals to go plastic-free

The top British festivals and venues leading the way to a more sustainable entertainment industry.

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Plastic straws will be a thing of the past by next year in England

A new law is being enforced in England to ban the sale of single-use plastic items.

Australia

373,000 toothbrushes and 977,000 shoes found on islands off Australia

Located 2,100km off the coast of northwest Australia, the remote Cocos Island group now houses an estimated 414 million items of debris weighing 238 tonnes.

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Why we’re finally raging against plastic | NBC Left Field

Plastic bag and straw bans arrived in full force in 2018 across the planet — why did we suddenly become conscious of plastic waste?

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Deepest ever dive made by man into the Mariana trench unearths plastic

One man reached the deepest point in the ocean, only to find litter and sweet wrappers.

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Deepest-ever dive finds plastic at bottom of Mariana Trench

Deepest-ever dive finds plastic at bottom of Mariana Trench in Pacific Ocean

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Whale sculpture washes up in Manila to highlight plight of marine life

You may not expect to see a whale in the middle of Manila but this surprising sight is how one Filipino artist chose to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution on marine life.

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What is the world’s number 1 plastic pollutant?

Here’s how people are tackling this major environmental plight.

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Trash to trunks, a field guide to voluntourism and other trends

Our selection of the latest ideas, trends and news from the world of green travel.

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Our favourite zero-waste, organic and bulk store in London

A curated guide to shopping eco-friendly groceries in London.

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Ralph Lauren turns washed up plastic bottles into luxury Polo shirts

The Earth Polo is here and it's making an impact in the world of sustainable fashion

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London Marathon champions use of seaweed water pouches

A revolutionary invention to reduce the use of plastic bottles

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What is the best eco-friendly and reusable coffee cup on the market?

Say no to the disposables with our pick of the best eco-friendly and reusable coffee cups.

Ecotech

Trains vs planes, plastic-free kitchens and beauty brands to watch

All the most inspiring eco-friendly content this week on the web

Destinations

Three uplifting environmental stories this April

From the UK to France to the Maldives, what's going on around the world?

Earth News

Take a look at the plastics of the future

From hemp to lobster, the possibilities are various.

Switzerland

Green campaigners accuse Nestlé over single-use plastics

Greenpeace protests against Nestlé with creature made from plastic in Vevey, Switzerland, and accuse the company of not doing enough for the environment.

Europe News

Why so blue? The Smurfs join EU fight against ocean waste

The daughter of Peyo, creator of The Smurfs, signed a partnership with the EU as part of the Global Beach Clean campaign.

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Green campaigners accuse Nestle over single-use plastics

Environmental campaigners Greenpeace demonstrated outside Nestle's headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, accusing the company of not doing enough to reduce single-use plastics.