Outdoor Brexit ‘loophole’ allows UK to ignore EU ban on plastic waste exports A ‘loophole’ means the UK will continue exporting waste to countries such as Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam.
Ideas EU bans plastic waste from being shipped to developing countries The strategy hopes to stop the Global South from becoming a dumping ground for Europe’s plastic.
Outdoor How can we stop 200,000 tonnes of plastic polluting the Mediterranean? A new report from IUCN highlights the scale of the plastic problem in the Mediterranean.
Ideas Plastic waste is distracting us from real climate issues, says study Focusing on plastic pollution could be overshadowing other more grave environmental threats.
Outdoor Egypt’s fight to preserve coral reefs in the Red Sea How one tourist hotspot banned single-use plastic.
Transport Student's invention to stop microplastic pollution wins Dyson Award The design has won the prestigious prize for removing 60 per cent of tyre wear particles on the roads.
Body and Mind Human organs can absorb microplastics, say scientists Evidence of plastic contamination was detected in every sample tested at Arizona State University.
Ideas Major British supermarket set to ditch plastic bags for good Morrisons' new super-strong paper bag can carry 13 wine bottles in one go.
Ideas How much plastic do you actually throw away every year? Even if you've ditched plastic bottles and straws, you might be surprised to see your full plastic problem.
Transport This sailor is racing around the world to gather data on microplastics As Fabrice Amedeo races through uncharted waters, he’ll also be collecting essential environmental information.
Outdoor Family rescue bear with head trapped inside plastic container The Wisconsin family never thought their fishing trip would turn into saving a bear's life.
Outdoor Plastic rains from the sky in some remote parts of the US Plastic pollution in the atmosphere is now being found outside of urban areas.
Outdoor World Oceans Day: Is pandemic protection worth the plastic pollution? 50% of ocean pollution is already caused by single-use plastics.
Fashion Your weekly wash is releasing thousands of microplastics into the sea Scientists say fish could be dying due to the toxic chemicals these microfibres release.
Outdoor WATCH | Meet the 300 women sailing the seas to fight plastic pollution The crew of the eXXpedition Round the World has reached the Galápagos Islands on their 2-year science mission.
Ideas Living Recommends | Turning the Tide on Plastic by Lucy Siegle This book is a 'vital tool' to help you reduce the number of single use plastics in your life.
Ideas Who are the world's top ten marine plastic polluters? A recent survey of marine plastics counted up which big brands were responsible for the most waste.
Ideas WATCH | Robots to clear plastic from 1000 rivers over 5 years Non-profit The Ocean Cleanup has launched its next mission to rid the world's water sources of plastic.
Ideas Which country has just made plastic-stemmed cotton buds illegal? The British nation leading the way with a new law banning single-use cotton buds.
Art and Design The dirty subject one photographer wants to remind us of Elizabeth Hoff releases powerful photos of models swimming in plastic, showing the pollution destroying our oceans.
Outdoor These brave women volunteered for a voyage to research plastic Over two years and more than 38000 nautical miles, a 73ft yacht will carry hundreds of women on a groundbreaking research mission.
Ideas What if you could fuel your car and power your home using plastic? Groundbreaking technology could turn your plastic waste into into energy.
Ideas Animal, plant, or plastic based: Which leather should you choose? Leather and leather alternatives both have their own environmental problems. We try to help you decide which you should choose.
Art and Design Eco-friendly Home: 10 swaps for your cleaning routine In light of Unilever's research into refillable household products we look at ways to reduce plastic waste in your cleaning routine.
Fashion How to wash your clothes in an eco-friendly way How to transform your clothes washing habits to have less of an environmental impact.
Ideas Watch: Italy's answer to the problem with plastic Testing is being carried out to confirm bioplastics disintegrate in the sea without harming aquaculture.
Body and Mind #GoodReads | Plastic vs fish, slow fashion and how much water to drink The second week of June brings us the best in sustainable content from around the web
Outdoor Today is World Oceans Day, what are you doing about plastic pollution? Celebrate this important day with our guide on what you can do to reduce your plastic footprint on the earth.
Ideas 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.
Ideas 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.
