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We are all aware that plastics are choking the planet.
“By 2050 it is thought that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish” Dame Ellen MacArthur, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Many fish, whales, dolphins and seabirds have plastic in their bodies, often leading to death. Plastic micro-particles, widely used in cosmetics, are being found everywhere. We are aware that plastics have their uses, but it has got out of control. It’s not PLASTICS that are bad – it’s how we use them.
West Somerset Together is working to raise awareness in West Somerset of the global plastics crisis, and seeking local solutions.
Our Whales Tail Sculpture has been created out of plastic waste collected on West Somerset beaches in the last few months by local artists, Tim Lyddon and Verity Dunton. It will be available to support the Plastic Waste Campaign at various events, including the Watchet Festival.
“By 2050 it is thought that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish” Dame Ellen MacArthur, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Many fish, whales, dolphins and seabirds have plastic in their bodies, often leading to death. Plastic micro-particles, widely used in cosmetics, are being found everywhere. We are aware that plastics have their uses, but it has got out of control. It’s not PLASTICS that are bad – it’s how we use them.
West Somerset Together is working to raise awareness in West Somerset of the global plastics crisis, and seeking local solutions.
Our Whales Tail Sculpture has been created out of plastic waste collected on West Somerset beaches in the last few months by local artists, Tim Lyddon and Verity Dunton. It will be available to support the Plastic Waste Campaign at various events, including the Watchet Festival.
We would love to have your support for the campaign. There are many things you could do to help, for example:
- Shop in places where they are reducing use of plastics.
- Help with a local beach clean.
- Give up buying bottled water – take a refill bottle for tap water.
- Take your yoghurt pots to recycling centres (new – June 2018).
- Help with making hand-sewn cloth bags for free use in shops.
Further information:
Email: info@westsomersettogether.uk
Website: www.west-somerset-forum21.org.uk/
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