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Account Manager (Circular Economy and Nature) @seahorseenv.bsky.social
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roberthutton.co.uk
Very strongly recommend this articulate explanation of things that front bench politicians of a party of government shouldn't need to be told.
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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letsrecycle.bsky.social
Drinks litter on beaches falls by 54% in areas with DRS, according to @reloop.bsky.social
Drinks litter on beaches falls by 54% in areas with DRS - letsrecycle.com
A global analysis by Reloop has revealed “dramatic falls” in beach litter from drinks bottles where deposit return schemes (DRS) are introduced. This analysis is made up of International Coastal Clean...
www.letsrecycle.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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politics.co.uk
“The new Labour government has got off to a flying start when it comes to waste and resources policy”, writes Sandy Martin

♻️ Why a circular economy for organic waste is a key opportunity to promote growth and food security
www.politics.co.uk/comment/2025...
Why a circular economy for organic waste is a key opportunity to promote growth and food security  - Politics.co.uk
The new Labour government has got off to a flying start when it comes to waste and resources policy, but it could be missing a key opportunity for delivering food security and sustainable growth throu...
www.politics.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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oceanauk.bsky.social
🚨 BREAKING: UK seas are drowning in oil pollution, and #BigOil has escaped accountability for DECADES. Until now. Our shocking new map reveals the toxic oil spills darkening our #ocean.

Warning: it’s horrific. 😡👇
stopoffshoredrilling.org.uk/map 🧵1/9
February 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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politics.co.uk
“No wonder the Tories couldn’t deliver it. They first promised it back in 2017, but it’s taken Keir Starmer to get the job done”, writes @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social

♻️ Deposit return scheme will put pounds in your pocket — and help tackle climate change
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Deposit return scheme will put pounds in your pocket — and help tackle climate change
In July 2024, I became Ealing Southall’s first Irish born and bred Member of Parliament. So, while I’ve lived in London for more years than I care to remember, I still never like to pass up a good opp...
www.politics.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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green-alliance.org.uk
“It seems that the government no longer sees growth and green as complementary.”

Our executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the possible expansion of Heathrow airport in our latest blog👉 (1/3)
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
Flailing around for growth: new roads and runways are not the answer
Well, this is depressing. Rachel Reeves, who once wanted to be Britain’s first green chancellor, now prefers to confect rows with her natural allies over new roads and runways. She briefs out her s…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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reloop.bsky.social
Today, Reloop brought together leading organisations for a dynamic roundtable event with the UK's Circular Economy Minister to discuss the practical steps towards achieving a circular economy.

Get the digital copy of the Global Deposit Book 2024 here:
➡️ reloopplatform.org/global-deposit-book
Three women standing together in front of a window and a government banner. One is holding a copy of Reloop’s Global Deposit Book 2024. All three are smiling, with the banner for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs visible on the right side. A group of approximately 15 people gathered in a well-lit room with large windows and trees visible outside. They are smiling and standing together after a roundtable discussion on the circular economy. Prominent figures include Mary Creagh and representatives from various environmental organisations.
January 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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seahorseenv.bsky.social
“It’s fine once you’re in!”

To welcome in 2025, the Seahorse team braved icy waters across the UK on New Year’s Day—a chilly but invigorating reminder of why we fight for our oceans🌊
January 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social
Read here a very important piece from Reloop about why the UK is right to be moving ahead with a deposit return scheme:
reloopplatform.org/why-the-uk-i...
December 4, 2024 at 1:01 PM
matthew-dawson.bsky.social
Deposit Return Scheme legislation laid in Parliament, all now (hopefully) running on schedule for October 2027 start date! www.letsrecycle.com/news/deposit...
Deposit Return Scheme legislation laid in parliament - letsrecycle.com
Defra have today (25 November 2024) laid the draft legislation for its deposit return scheme (DRS) in parliament.
www.letsrecycle.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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seahorseenv.bsky.social
To wrap up this rather chilly week, the Seahorse herd is sharing their favourite blue skies☁️

A reminder to take a moment to get outside- it’s important to appreciate the world we’re fighting to protect💙

*queue Mr. Blue Sky*🎶
November 22, 2024 at 9:14 AM
matthew-dawson.bsky.social
Striking graphic from @green-alliance.org.uk's new circular economy report; in almost every area the last Government failed to deliver on its resources and waste promises.

Full report: green-alliance.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Table showing nearly all the key milestones of England’s 2018 resources and waste strategy were not delivered
November 20, 2024 at 3:29 PM