Plastic pollution

Plastic pollution fears over proposed 3G pitch

The pitch is part of planned revamp of facilities in a park, but it is next to a nature reserve.

Face masks, disposable gloves and other plastic items are being found on beaches.

Hundreds of tyres have been retrieved from the seabed in Plymouth Sound by The Ships Project.

Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

Researchers studied the "thriving" species in a polluted mangrove forest in Colombia.

Fragments of metal and plastic remain on beaches after shipping containers washed ashore.

The black pellets known as bio-beads are found in large numbers beside the River Irwell in Bury.

Weymouth Town Council says its beach rake is vital for keeping the beach clean and safe.

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

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