Hello and welcome this weeks newsletter!
This image is definitely what it is all about – we unite, we make big changes while supporting each other. Is it taking too long to get the movement started with regards to our plastic pollution? After all straws, cups and other non-reusable plastics are still being produced, if it just stopped would everyone not just adapt because they would have to?
Great efforts are being made around the world to reduce our pollution and there are a few beach cleans coming up in the first few days of March so check them out in our events section and get involved.
If you have any ideas, events or articles you would like us to consider publishing please let us know and we can see if we can help!
As a reminder of how stunning our planet is here are some beautiful images which made me smile!
The Week In Wild Life – In Pictures
The War On Plastic
‘Protecting Our Beautiful World” Sir David Attenborough
Michael Gove Denies EU Is ‘One Step Ahead’ On Plastic Straw Ban’.
Michael Gove Set To Ban Plastic Straws From Bars And Restaurants
Nappies, Takeaways And Bubble Wrap Could I Remove Plastic From My Life?
Climate Change And Pollution
Step Up The Pressure On Corporate Polluters
India’s Air Pollution Crisis Risks Becoming Humanitarian Catastrophe
Climate Change Will Push European Cities Towards Breaking Point
British Cities Cannot Afford To Stall Longer On Tackling Air Pollution
Wildlife, Conservation
Twelve Months Of Making A Difference In Wildlife Conservation
‘Ratty’ Begins Fightback, But Water Voles Are Still In Desperate Need Of Help
The Terrifying Phenomena That Is Pushing Species To The Brink Of Extinction
One Million Birds Killed Illegally Every Year At A Wildlife Site In Iran
Recycling And Sustainability
Starbuck’s Trials 5p Takeaway Cup Charge In Attempt To Cut Waste
Nespresso Trials Recycling Bags Just For Coffee Capsules In Affluent Kensington And Chelsea Borough
Glastonbury Festival Set To Ban Plastic Bottles In 2019
Environment
Britain And Europe Must Ban Palm Oil In Biofuel To Save Forests, EU Parliament Told
Events
Great British Spring Clean 2nd March
The Worlds Biggest Beach Clean 4th March
Wildlife And Butterfly (Free Guided Walk With John Veterein) 11th March
Tools And Tips For Reducing Plastic 14th March
2018 Antarctic Lectures: The Albatross About Our Necks 22nd March
Uk Butterfly Recorders Meeting 24th March
Handy Websites
Something we look to help businesses do in the future. If you are a business that is in the waste(not) business please get in touch –Mixed Plastic Banks In Southampton
Here is Southampton’s list on what to put into your blue lid recycling bin: What Can I Recycle?
Pledge Your Commitment To Improving Hampshires Recycling Habits
This brilliant website gives tips and ideas about food waste and how to reduce it.
Organic Veg Box Finder – Soil Association
Instead of throwing out or bagging up (to gather dust) all those clothes children quickly grow out of this is a brilliant website to buy or sell unwanted children clothes. It is run by a busy mum who also knows what it’s like with ever growing children and the endless amount of clothes children accumulate.
‘Last year a quarter of the clothing we got rid of was simply thrown away. That’s a staggering 300,000 tonnes that went into landfill. So many of those items could have been re-used and enjoyed by a another child, instead of contributing to the destruction of the planet.’
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We would also like to start adding a directory to our newsletter, making it more accessible for everyone to gain information, join other environmental groups or eco-friendly businesses that sell eco-friendly products. If you or someone you know are interested, please contact us. We can also help advertise and advise on any campaigns and fundraising events, with the option to advertise on our webpage, facebook and newsletters.
Equally if you have an article or blog which is relevant to the local or global cause of making the world cleaner and greener or feel there is an issue that could be part of a discussion, then feel free to send it over and we can publish it.
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vicky@crowdleaf.org.uk
ryan@crowdleaf.org.uk
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Vicky & Ryan
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