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Recycled plastic to be used for sportswear, Plans for a sustainable fishing industry, Water companies pension deficits doubled and Incineration of waste and household recycling - Monday 16 July

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On today's blog we look at recycled plastics being used for sportswear, plans for a sustainable fishing industry, the pension deficits of ten water companies nearly doubling in the last year and Incineration of waste and household recycling.

EA Water Company Report, fighting plastic pollution on St Helena and Hen Harrier breeding success - Wednesday 11 July 2018

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On today's blog we look at the new EA Water Company Environmental Performance Report, a new scheme to fight plastic pollution on St Helena and breeding success for Hen Harriers in the Peak District National Park.

Meeting Javier Bardem, marine protection and air pollution advice

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Environment Secretary meets Javier Bardem to discuss marine protection Yesterday (Monday), the Environment Secretary met with Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem to discuss protections for penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Javier Bardem is an Antarctic Ambassador with Greenpeace, and supports their …

National Meadows Day 2018, UK-wide approach to DRS, Bees' Needs Week and Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme - Friday 6 July 2018

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Coverage ahead of National Meadows Day 2018, Ministers meet to discuss a UK-wide approach to DRS, coverage ahead of Bees' Needs Week and work begins on the new Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme