Tag: litter
Study: Tourism mainly responsible for marine litter on Mediterranean beaches
The global COVID19 pandemic may be an opportunity to rethink the model of sustainable tourism. The research, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that…
Plastic Oceans Joins Oceans Plastics Charter to Reduce Waste Plastics in the Oceans
Plastic Oceans International (POI), a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness about plastic pollution, has joined the Ocean Plastics Charter (the Charter), a global pact…
Use of plastic bags in England drops by 59% in a year
Shoppers’ use of plastic carrier bags in England has continued to fall – by 59% in the last year alone – since the introduction of…
Zero waste Scotland launches litter campaign
Zero Waste Scotland is launching a new campaign, highlighting the country’s natural beauty and wildlife, urging visitors not to litter as the country opened its…
France ‘looks to increase fines for littering’ amid coronavirus waste
France is reportedly looking to increase fines for people caught dropping litter – including face masks and gloves. The proposal comes amid concerns over waste…
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