The material is as strong as regular plastic, but breaks down into safe components when exposed to salt. It then disappears without creating ANY microplastics.

It’s also non-toxic, non-flammable, and doesn’t emit carbon dioxide - and there’s already strong interest from the packaging industry! 🌊♻️

Parkes launched the project after being helped by strangers during his own mental health crisis.

Interest has grown quickly, with the goal being that places like shops, churches and leisure centres will one day have trained locals ready to listen and support anyone who might be struggling. 🧠💬

The bill will also set legal targets to reverse the loss of species like puffins and salmon, and create an independent watchdog to hold public bodies accountable.

Campaigners say it’s long overdue, but a big step forward in giving people and nature a stronger voice. 🐟🌿

It also aims to curb youth vaping, as over half of underage vapers use disposable models with sweet flavours and bright packaging.

Retailers now face fines for selling single-use vapes, while manufacturers are being pushed to create safer, refillable options that cause less environmental harm. 🚯♻️

The whole event is built around dogs, with splash pools, diving zones, beach party discos, and even dog yoga sessions!

There are also advice stands run by dog behaviourists for owners.

It’s all about giving dogs a proper day out, with loads to see, sniff and splash around in. 🐾☀️

Despite broken ribs and fluid around her heart, Mirage made a full recovery thanks to expert care and time to heal.

The rescue pilot who found her, Chelsea Tugaw, stayed in touch throughout her care and has now adopted the 12-year-old cat with the blessing of her late owners’ family. 🐾🌄

More than 1,500 French towns already have local bans, but this new law applies nationwide - with a €135 (£113; $153) fine for smoking in places like bus stops, playgrounds, and sports grounds.

Cafés with outdoor terraces are exempt, but nearly 80% of the public support wider bans. 🚭🇫🇷

Spain spends €230m a year clearing wet wipes from sewer systems.

The proposed law will hold manufacturers responsible for their impact on the environment, billing them for cleanup and requiring them to fund awareness campaigns.

Only truly biodegradable wipes will be exempt from the toilet ban. 🚽🌍

The livestream, run by a local conservation group, has over 600k subs who tune in to watch feedings and ‘wingercising’, calling it a peaceful part of their day.

The group even sells eagle merch, and a ‘fledge watch’ is now on as fans wait for Sunny and Gizmo to take flight for the first time. 🦅💻

He and his cat set off with no sailing experience, learning from YouTube and sharing the journey with over 1m followers.

They faced storms, repairs, and a broken rudder, but say that seeing dolphins, whales, and glassy calm seas made it worth it.

And they might sail to French Polynesia next! 🐾⛵️

It can store 2.5x more energy than a standard battery and uses a cheaper, more sustainable material to make it last longer and recharge more efficiently.

If successful, it could power cars and homes while helping to cut emissions on Earth, and maybe even fuel missions on Mars eventually. 🔋🌍

The reforms also require zoos to raise conservation standards and improve safety when keeping dangerous species.

Over 130 zoos have already been working on meeting the new rules, having been given a two year deadline to make changes.

This is a HUGE win for animal welfare groups across the UK. 🐘🦅

The decision applies to couples who used IVF abroad and brings long-overdue legal protection to many rainbow families across Italy, giving children the right to care from both parents.

Activists say it’s huge step towards dignity and security for LGBTQ+ parents and their children. 🏳️‍🌈👩‍👩‍👧