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Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.

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Contact your MP or MS

By writing to your MP/MS or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care…

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Recycle and reuse

Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach recommended emissions…

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There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.

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