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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.

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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Sign saying no plastic.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

The aim of Plastic Free July is to encourage people to refuse single-use plastics. With people in 190 countries now participating, the message from …
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Two women sitting with reusable drinks bottles.

CHOOSE TO REUSE

The good news is that the number of people choosing reusable water bottles is rising quickly. Figures compiled by the campaign group Refill show …
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