Published: 16 Jan 2019
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12 minute read
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Paul Quinn
You’ve seen the gross sewer-blocking fatberg pics? Here’s how government, industry and shoppers can all help stop wet wipes clogging our drains and oceans.
Northern Ireland’s countryside is at crisis point. Over 90% of our protected sites are dangerously polluted. Our rivers and lakes are in sorry state too. Most of this pollution comes from agriculture.
Published: 09 Apr 2018
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2018
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8 minute read
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Roisin Mcloughlin
Plastic cotton buds may be a thing of the past, but plastic waste is still a problem in the bathroom – from toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles. Can you ditch plastic without sacrificing your beauty regimen?
With the Environment Bill under scrutiny, there's renewed focus on the UK’s recycling rates. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.
Too many Easter eggs still contain unnecessary plastic packaging – despite huge public concern about the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife and our environment.
Over-packaged chocolate Easter eggs became a bit of a bad joke a few years ago. Have they improved? Can we enjoy a plastic-free, low-waste choccy binge this Easter?
