Preventing Plastic Pollution

An astonishing 2073km of angling line has been removed from the sea bed at Plymouth’s Mutton Cove by commercial divers helping to remove snag points and reduce gear loss by local fishers. Part of the work by Plymouth’s Plastic Free Taskforce supported by @Plastic_EU!

🚨🔔 Here she is!!! Our #mesocosm study looking at the effects of #microplastics and #nutrients on #freshwater communities and ecosystem functioning now on 9 pages of ✨open access✨ A4🦐♻️

Grande journée pour lutter contre la pollution plastique de l’Elorn à Landerneau. Fin du programme @Plastic_EU mais ce n’est que le début d’une lutte de tous les jours. #pollutionplastique #elorn @Bassin_elorn

Well the votes are in from the audience here on what is the main cause of marine litter @Channel_Manche I am not sure I agree entirely, but the key point is we all have a role and by working together that we can fix this global environmental challenge !

Panel discussion on solutions trialled, and changes encountered when removing plastic from the environment: retention devices, passive collection devices, end-of-life recycling and disposal interventions

Joining @Plastic_EU online? Get involved, deffo ask a Q, maybe give an A....

Ace to see so many @Plastic_EU colleagues live & direct at the closing conf' of this important, informative, collaborative Preventing Plastic Pollution project. 👍 to @theriverstrust for putting it together.@EnvAgency @actimar_brest @RiverComms @Oceanopolis_ et al @UNOceanDecade

Partners are busy preparing the room for the final @Plastic_EU conference tomorrow 🇬🇧🤝 🇫🇷

Kick off of #PreventingPlasticPollution from source to sea conference with Prof. Iwan Jones @QMUL

Interactive @EnvAgencySW posters go live across #Plymouth #Devon to help tackle plastic pollution, funded by @Plastic_EU. 🔍find a poster 🤳scan the QR codes 🦀find out how single-use avoidable plastics impact marine life buff.ly/3SLwRsc

Just starting with the ace volunteers @MedwaySwaleEP down @Natures_Voice Cliffe Pools site, up & over the sea wall. We have an empty 8t skip & t of enthusiasm to help @Plastic_EU @theriverstrust & try to #StopThePlasticTde Huge amounts of miroplastics😵.

Interactive @EnvAgencySW posters go live across #Plymouth #Devon to help tackle plastic pollution, funded by @Plastic_EU. 🔍find a poster 🤳scan the QR codes 🦀find out how single-use avoidable plastics impact marine life buff.ly/3SLwRsc

Have you spotted one of the new interactive #PreventingPlasticPollution signs in #Plymouth yet? They're at the Barbican Waterfront and Hoe, hospital (inside only), city centre, and Mutley and Saltash Passage. Just scan/text and chat! gov.uk/government/new…

Interactive @EnvAgencySW posters go live across #Plymouth #Devon to help tackle plastic pollution, funded by @Plastic_EU. 🔍find a poster 🤳scan the QR codes 🦀find out how single-use avoidable plastics impact marine life preventingplasticpollution.com/interactive-pr…

A preview of the Plymouth Plastic Free Directory♻️ The directory will be split into categories to make navigation simple. It'll feature info about the Plymouth Plan for Plastics and the Plastic Free Taskforce. Find out more info👇 …e.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com @Plastic_EU

If you have a holiday accommodation business, check out these lovely posters you could use to remind your guests that even when away from home you can still reduce #singleuseplastic 👏 Let's work together to reduce single-use plastic in Dorset!⁠ @Plastic_EU #visitdorset

Last weekend the @river_deben association and #ESRT were joined by an extraordinary number of volunteers to carry out litter pick surveys for the #PreventingPlasticPollution project! Over 30kgs of rubbish removed from around the #RiverDeben! @Plastic_EU

Community action is powerful force for change 💪 We're pleased to support this initiative and establish a legacy for the #PreventingPlasticPollution project in collaboration with a dedicated group of organisations, researchers, and volunteers 🙌 @Plastic_EU @Channel_Manche

The Plymouth Plastic Free Directory is live! The Directory has 3 categories: 💼 Businesses, Tourism & Hospitality 🎓 Schools, Colleges & Universities 🤝 Community groups & Charities Sign up today! 👇 …e.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com/browse/ @plastic_eu @plymouthcc

Calling all plastic free pioneers!♻️ The Plymouth Plastic Free Directory is designed to promote companies and communities like yours! If you’re proud of your efforts to reduce plastic, they would love to feature you. Find out more 👉…e.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com @Plastic_EU