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Campaign updates
Happy World Oceans Day
To celebrate World Oceans Day, Chilly’s are introducing four beautiful new designs to their Sea Life range, which we can’t wait to get our hands on.
#ContactlessCoffee
With many cafes and restaurants looking to reopen after lockdown, we’ve launched, a campaign, #ContactlessCoffee to help keep reusable cups on the menu.
ASA and Coca-Cola respond to advert complaint
Last week we complained to the ASA, against Coca-Cola for their advertising campaign claiming their bottles were no longer single-use.
The problem with plastic
Reusable masks
As of today, it’s now mandatory to wear facial masks or coverings when using public transport in England. That means if you use trains, tubes, trams, ferries, planes, buses, and even taxi’s, you must cover your nose and mouth to help contain the spread of coronavirus.
How to make a reusable mask – A step-by-step guide
How to make a reusable, washable mask or face-covering. It’s a great way to stay safe and reduce waste. Choose a reusable alternative to single-use.
How to stop PPE becoming plastic pollution
We’ve talked about the threats facing our oceans, and now the global coronavirus pandemic has created a new problem – the littering of PPE (personal protective equipment).
Going plastic-free
Plastic-Free July
It’s Plastic Free July! We might be biased, but it’s one of our favourite campaigns going – here are 10 ways you can take action.
Plastic-free garden
We sure love our gardens. So here are some tips and tricks for a plastic-free garden which are better for your pocket, the planet and the soil!
Plastic-free kitchen
From food packaging to cleaning products, there are loads of super simple steps you can take that will help you have a plastic-free kitchen.
Oceans of Optimism
Oceans of Optimism – Lockdown Edition
Here’s a reminder of some of the brilliant, and positive things that have been happening around the world as lockdown restrictions ease…
June’s Oceans of Optimism
This month’s oceans of optimism is a special edition in celebration of World Oceans Day. We hope this dose of positivity will recharge and inspire you.
February’s Oceans of Optimism
Every day we see news breaking, stories unfolding and people breaking new boundaries. We know that there are oceans of optimism out there.
Plastic policy
European Union to ban single-use plastics by 2021
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to support earlier proposals from the European Commission to cut plastic waste.
Wales led the way with the plastic bag charge, will they do the same for the latte levy?
City to Sea are calling on the Welsh Government to introduce a point-of-sale fee (or tax) on all single-use coffee cups, the latte levy.
The low-down on plastic – EU and UK laws
Here’s a rundown of where we’re at with plastic legislation in the EU and the UK as of 2018. Expect some good news, and some reality checks for 2019.