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NEWS FROM MOLD PLASTIC REDUCTION

Here are news items about single use plastic and how to use less of it, plus posts on wider environmental concerns and about the MPR group and its activities. If you’re not already doing so, you can also keep in touch with what’s going on via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – and/or subscribe to our newsletter using the form below.

Blue recycling box.

FLINTSHIRE WASTE STRATEGY

Comments are invited on Flintshire County Councils draft Resource and Waste Strategy for 2024-2030. The strategy is intended to help people reduce, reuse, repair …
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Women divide waste plastic into separate heaps.

PLASTIC POLLUTION TREATY?

Could the world agree a treaty on plastic pollution? That’s the aim of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which is …
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Plastic drinks bottles.

10P BOTTLE RETURN TRIAL

The Welsh town of Brecon is taking part in an innovative bottle return scheme trial. The digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) gives participants 10p …
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Fast fashion writing competition.

FAST FASHION COMPETITION

Here’s a challenge for young talented writers! This year’s Daniel Owen Festival writers’ competition is calling for entries on the theme of fast fashion. …
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