Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems facing our planet right now. Thanks to brilliant documentaries such as the BBC’s Blue Planet 2 and campaigns by the likes of Greenpeace and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, we’re all becoming more aware of how much our daily habits can impact the state of our oceans. Plastic …
Most of us are trying our best to minimise the impact that plastic has on the environment, choosing biodegradable, compostable and recyclable options whenever we can. However, we can’t recycle all types of plastic. Certain types of plastic simply can’t be recycled. Often this is because the item is made from a combination of materials …
Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing problems on our planet. Humans have produced huge amounts of plastic over the last 60-70 years, and because plastic is made to be durable and last a long time, it will potentially stay around for hundreds of years eventually ending up in the ground and sea. The …
We all know that the world as a whole is producing a huge amount of plastic waste each year. But how much plastic does the average individual use in a day? There are two main ways to look at this question: Plastic packaging waste thrown away directly (what you put in the bin each day) …
In a bid to listen to customers and reduce plastic pollution, the supermarket chain Morrisons and the chemists Boots have recently announced plans to reintroduce paper bags in their stores. This has been met with a backlash from environmental experts across the UK who say that this is a huge step backwards when it comes …
71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. We can’t live without the ocean: it produces more oxygen than the Amazon Rainforest and stores 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. The ocean is thought to be home to over 700,000 different species, up to two thirds of which have yet to be …
The BBC’s Blue Planet II documentary series, which first broadcast in 2017, did a great deal to highlight the devastating effect plastic waste is having on the oceans and marine wildlife. The series showed shocking images of plastic-filled seas, which are becoming increasingly toxic and dangerous environments for whales, fish and other wildlife. It’s clear …
