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France

Micro-plastics not just bad for the oceans, they're now in the air

A new study from Toulouse University shows that there are atmospheric micro-plastics. A five-month study carried out in the French Pyrenees showed that micro-plastics can travel a distance of up to 95 kilometres.

17/04/2019

Destinations

A plastic-free luxury stay in London

We dropped by The London EDITION Hotel to find out all the ways the team is striving to be kinder to the planet.

13/03/2019

Living

Restricting the use of microplastics and why is it essential for you

A new restriction proposal could reduce the amount of microplastics released to the environment in the EU by about 400,000 tonnes over 20 years.

05/02/2019

Living

Sustainable underwear against fast fashion

These four ethical lingerie brands are on a mission to prove that sustainability is sexy.

31/01/2019

Portugal

There are more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Douro river

There are now more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Portugal's Douro estuary, said researchers at the University of Porto, Portugal.

23/01/2019

Italy

Italian ban on plastic cotton buds comes into effect

At the stroke of midnight on Tuesday, Italy said goodbye to cotton buds, as the New Year ushered in the country's latest push to eliminate single-use plastic products.

01/01/2019

Europe News

Slaying the plastic pollution dragon

A 3 metre tall dragon sculpture spewing plastic pollution gathered in beach cleanups has been erected in the EU institutions quarter of Brussels. It is an effort from those working to make the EU aware of the plastic pollution problem.

26/11/2018

World News

QUIZ: So you think you know about plastic pollution? Test your knowledge now

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22/11/2018

Living

Breathe in, breathe out

Yoga wear from our favourite sustainable brands

13/11/2018

Living

Diversity, sustainability and beauty

These beauty brands are pushing the boundaries of the cosmetic industry.

12/11/2018

Europe News

'Single-use' word of the year

Collin's dictionary names 'single-use' as word of the year, as the EU's single-use plastic ban faces the next hurdle in Brussels

08/11/2018

Living

Eco-conscious watches

The quest for 100% ethically-made or eco-friendly watch is over.

03/11/2018

Green News

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02/11/2018

Living

Designer bar soap

Handcrafted, soft and stunning.

31/10/2018

Green News

October’s positive news

The 19 good news of the month

31/10/2018

Living

Plastic-free tea bags

Your guide to a zero-waste brew.

30/10/2018

Green News

Could this boat solve the world's problems with plastic waste?

A colourful traditional sailing boat has been made up of millions of pieces of plastic to raise awareness of plastic pollution.

29/10/2018

Living

This is some serious trash art

It involves a giant plastic shark.

29/10/2018

Europe News

EU kicking the plastic habit

Our plastic addiction is creating 25m tonnes of plastic waste every year in Europe.

24/10/2018