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Why Greenpeace left half a tonne of plastic on Boris Johnson’s doorstep
Activists left 625 kilos of plastic waste outside Downing Street - the same amount that the UK sends overseas every 30 seconds.
Why Amazon is throwing away millions of unused products – and how we can stop them
The Amazon waste scandal shows that the system is broken. Here’s how we fix it
Watch ‘Wasteminster: A Downing Street Disaster’ – Greenpeace’s new film on the plastic crisis
The government claims to be a world leader in tackling plastic pollution. Watch Greenpeace’s new film to discover the shocking truth behind their empty words.
What really happens to your plastic recycling?
Many of us spend time carefully sorting our recycling. But what actually happens to the plastic waste we put out for collection?
Plastic packaging: which supermarket topped the league table in 2021?
Supermarkets still aren't doing enough to reduce plastic - but who's making the most progress? And how has the pandemic changed things? Find out where your supermarket ranks in the latest plastics league table.
Single-use face masks are hurting wildlife – here’s what you can do about it
Ditch the disposables for a reusable mask, and discard disposables with care – because they are polluting waterways and trapping wildlife.
9 tips to reduce plastic and get sustainable during pregnancy and parenting
The best ways to cut back on plastic during and after pregnancy, and raise awesome environmental activist children in the process.
How supermarkets can halve plastic packaging
Supermarkets are under pressure to reduce plastic, but last year they produced more of it than ever. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Greenpeace has released a plan showing how supermarkets can half their plastic packaging by 2025. Here’s what they need to do.
How to make a reusable facemask – and why you should
Facemasks are now compulsory in many public places around the UK, and pandemic-related plastic pollution is on the rise. Here are two ways to make your own washable, reusable mask using an upcycled shirt – one without any sewing!