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plastic
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Dorset Beach Clean needs volunteers
A local project is encouraging people to take part in cleaning litter from the seaside in and around…
Here’s what readers think about banning single-use plastics
In Bournemouth, readers of The Breaker agree there is a plastic waste crisis. One person said: “It just…
More consumers going plastic-free for 40 days
A local environmental campaigner is welcoming a modern and sustainable approach to Lent – giving up single-use plastics…
‘Ecobrick’ trend sweeps the beach
Residents of Meon Shore, near Fareham, have started to use the ‘Ecobrick’ waste solution. ‘Ecobricking’ is a waste…
Food refill stations, environmental campaigns, and ditching meat…what is Dorset doing to be sustainable?
With 40 percent of the now more than 448 million tons of plastic produced every year being used just…
Plant-based eatery to open in Bournemouth
The new establishment, named Twelve, which will also offer cold-pressed juices, cocktails and a vegan wine list, is…
Dorset businesses join pact to tackle plastic
Local businesses have joined a pioneering pact to transform plastic use completely by 2023. Dorset Cereals and Faerch…
Wetherspoons in Bournemouth has joined the ‘strawless’ campaign
The company announced they would become ‘strawless’ in their 900 pubs by the end of 2018 and Bournemouth’s…
Storm Brian pollutes Bournemouth beach
Storm Brian has left Bournemouth Beach covered in plastic following yesterday’s high winds and strong tides. Much of…
