Plastic pollution

Grace McGettigan at Panda Recycling Centre with Repak

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10 things we learned from our visit to the recycling centre

We're looking at 10 ways to reduce our carbon footprint, based on a recent visit to a Dublin…

By Grace McGettigan

China single-use plastics ban

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Great news – China is banning single-use plastics, including bags and straws

The Chinese government has announced new measures to tackle the country's worsening plastic pollution, including a ban on…

By Grace McGettigan

single-use plastics

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Irish government to introduce ban and/or levy on non-recyclable plastics

Speaking at the Waste Summit, Ireland's minister for climate action said he intends to introduce a ban on…

By Grace McGettigan

David Attenborough at Glastonbury

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‘Thank you’: David Attenborough praises plastic ban at Glastonbury

Naturalist David Attenborough took to the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage to praise festival-goers for going plastic-free, as well as…

By Grace McGettigan

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Small changes to your routine can have a big impact on the Earth

It’s often said that old habits are hard to break but when it comes to living a more…

By IMAGE

Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris is reducing its carbon footprint – here’s how

Disneyland Paris is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint, in an effort to slow down climate change…

By Grace McGettigan

Plastic water bottle via Pexels

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New research finds 90% of bottled water contains micro-plastics

When was the last time you had a bottle of water? This morning? Maybe you're drinking from one…

By Grace McGettigan

Walkers

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Walkers crisp packets to be recycled following social media protest

Pepsico, the makers of Walkers crisps, have confirmed they’re launching a “free and simple way to recycle” its…

By Grace McGettigan

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Breaking news: Cher is coming to Dublin

This is not a drill people. The legendary, iconic, diva-at-large herself Cher is bringing her world tour to…

By Erin Lindsay

Whale via WWF-Indonesia

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Dead whale found with 115 plastic cups and 25 plastic bags in its stomach

A dead sperm whale, who washed up on the coast of Indonesia this week, had almost six kilograms…

By Grace McGettigan

Water

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Fingal County Council rolls out drinking fountains to reduce plastic pollution

Every minute, one million plastic water bottles are purchased and disposed of around the world. While many of…

By Grace McGettigan

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‘I was dismissed as out of touch’: Prince Charles says he warned of dangers of plastic 40 years ago

A topic of frequent conversation when it comes to environmental issues is the plastic crisis that we are currently…

By Jennifer McShane