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Trashing the future: failures of UK plastic recycling policies and next steps

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We are all familiar with the problem of plastic waste – which has a devastating effect on marine life and oceans.  Plastic recycling seems complex and difficult and we are right to be concerned about the impacts waste plastic is having on our ecosystems. The One Bin to Rule Them All (One Bin) project team […]

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The Make do and Mend Expo: creating a dialogue on community provision

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Dr Helen Holmes from The University of Manchester and Jen Gale renowned writer and blogger of My Make Do and Mend Life explain the importance of the The Make do and Mend Expo they are organising and how their work is tackling both social inequalities and also promoting sustainable resource use. The Makers, Make do […]

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