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BagsofEthicsTM @bagsofethics

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UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet
11 Jan 2018
PM: We are looking into implementing a new charge or tax on single-use plastic items #25YearPlan
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UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet
11 Jan 2018
PM: Foreign aid will be used to reduce global plastic pollution #25YearPlan
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bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42630898 Great to see this happening!

Plastic bag charge: 5p levy could be extended in England

Corner shops could be told to charge shoppers for single-use carrier bags under new government plans.

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We can certainly help! #BluePlanet2 x.com/BBCEarth/status/932349…

BBC Earth
@BBCEarth
19 Nov 2017
Every year we dump 8 million tonnes of plastic into our oceans. Here's how you can help 👉 bbc.in/2y5SzBs #BluePlanet2
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BBC #OurBluePlanet@OurBluePlanet
19 Nov 2017
It's not all doom and gloom, we've seen a 40% decrease in plastic bags on beaches in the UK since the 5p charge came in. What else could we do? Stats and image via @mcsuk #BluePlanet2 #OurBluePlanet
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Dr Richard Kirby
@PlanktonPundit
19 Nov 2017
A wake up call. Plastic kills the plankton at the base of the marine food chain. A blue microfibre blocks the gut of a predatory arrow worm. #BluePlanet2 @BBCEarth
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New Plastics Economy@NewPlasticsEcon
16 Nov 2017
Six companies take lead pledging to use 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025. #NewPlasticsEconomy bit.ly/2AJ4Vft
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Start by replacing plastic with cotton! theguardian.com/environment/…

Share your photos and stories of how you are avoiding plastic

With a growing number of UK food and drink outlets ditching drinking straws and plastic bottles, we’d like to hear your tips for reducing plastic consumption

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Having watched Blue Planet 2 again last night, Attenborough's words should still be ringing in our ears theguardian.com/environment/…

David Attenborough urges action on plastics after filming Blue Planet II

Naturalist says experience making second series of BBC show revealed devastating threat posed to oceans by plastic

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From colour coding to labeling bags to avoid mix-ups read our #tips for using your reusable bags bagsofethics.org/food-safety…
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific@GreenpeaceAP
20 Jul 2017
We all deserve clean oceans #Noplastic #plasticfreejuly #banthebag #cleanoceans
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Sweden is so good at recycling that it’s now getting a deposit-refund system for plastic bags - #recycle #bags nordic.businessinsider.com/s…
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A great way to celebrate the new term! @crgasparotto #Creative #arts #WeAreWhatWeCarry #bagsofethics x.com/crgasparotto/status/91…
Sage advice for how to pack your shopping safely. @foodgov x.com/foodgov/status/9080128…

Food Standards Agency
@foodgov
13 Sep 2017
If you use reusable bags when shopping - remember to pack raw and ready-to-eat foods separately. More advice here: ow.ly/Tb8U30f7gJe
Bags for life can pose food poisoning risk, says Food Standards Agency via @bbchealth bbc.co.uk/news/health-414670…
Last night’s #greencarpetfashionawards marked an incredible milestone for #sustainablefashion #innovation and #ethicalfashion
#recycle #reuse or #reduce. Learn what you can do to support #RecycleWeek @recycle_now
Meet one of our talented makers who worked on this special edition tote for @LFW_Festival #whomademybag #positivefashion #fashionrevolution
Let's throw away our throwaway culture - 10 tips for #ethical living buymeonce.com/usa-articles-a… #ThursdayThoughts
Head to #LFWFestival today and this weekend to pick up your limited edition Mother of Pearl tote bag @LFW_Festival #bagsofethics
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