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Artist saves 11,000 bits of junk to make unusual Christmas 'tree'

The inspiration came from a local petrol station.

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Jason Momoa rips into fellow actor Chris Pratt on plastic usage

Jason Momoa proved he took his role as Aquaman and defender of the seas seriously.

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Frozen 2’s eco message overshadowed by sale of plastic toys

Disney has been criticised for selling plastic merchandise following the release of the second Frozen film.

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Should you pay to refill your water bottle?

Ape2O is charging people to refill water bottles in London, where people are used to free water fountains.

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Europe's rivers are all filled with microplastics, scientists say

Scientists found the microplastics in 100% of water samples taken from nine major European rivers from May to November.

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My eco job | How I made plastic bottles the sustainable option

Co-founder of Garçon Wines Santiago Navarro explains why launching a plastic product isn't always a bad idea.

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Meet the Finnish CEO who wants to make plastic sustainable

Woodly Oy has been working on a carbon-neutral plastic substitute that's made out of plant cells from sustainably managed forests.

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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.

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How to take plastic out of your decorations

It takes just a few small steps to make big changes, and you can try it this Christmas.

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Supermodel Arizona Muse shares tips for a more sustainable life

We spent an afternoon at home with British-American fashion model and sustainability advocate Arizona Muse.

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WATCH | Turning plastic waste into buildings

A new initiative to fight plastic waste can give hope to Ivorian school children.

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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.

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi helps clear beach of rubbish

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up a bag of rubbish at a beach in southern India where he was conducting informal talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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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.

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Rome metro offers trash-for-tickets to tackle plastic pollution

Italy's capital is offering travellers a way to exchange their waste plastic bottles for tickets on the eternal city's public transport system.

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Paper and biodegradable alternatives as bad as plastic says Greenpeace

Greenpeace USA has criticised "false promises" by companies who switch to recyclable packaging instead of reducing consumption.

Business Planet

Turning the tables on plastic pollution

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to the Belgian city of Antwerp to see how one small company is transforming plastic pollution into a designer product.

Business Planet

Thinking outside the toy box: how to give new life to old playthings

In partnership with The European Commission

As concern grows about the amount of plastic pollution we’re leaving for future generations, a Belgian company is setting a great example to children.

Europe News

More plastic than fish: beach cleanup highlights Europe's plastic problem

Experts warn that if nothing is done, the ocean could contain more plastic than fish by 2050. For the UN, governments need to more to implement legislation, whilst individuals also have a roll to play.

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Should we take note of Amazon India's new plastic-free pledge?

The Indian unit of the largest online retailer has committed to curbing its use of single-use plastic by 2020. But is it doing enough?