28 Jul 2020
Breaking the Plastic Wave: Pew Report on how to reduce flows of plastic to the ocean
Plastic has become ubiquitous on store shelves and in our homes. From wrapped food and disposable bottles to microbeads in body washes, it’s used widely as packaging or in products because it’s versatile, cheap, and convenient. But this convenience comes with a price. Plastic waste is entering the ocean at a rate of about 11 million […]
28 Jul 2020
Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution
Science Plastic pollution is a pervasive and growing problem. To estimate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce plastic pollution, we modeled stocks and flows of municipal solid waste and four sources of microplastics through the global plastic system for five scenarios between 2016 and 2040. Implementing all feasible interventions reduced plastic pollution by 40% from […]
28 Jul 2020
A really helpful Guide to running Virtual Meetings – tips and techniques from CSCCE
‘Using virtual events to facilitate community building: event formats’ Like it or not probably all of us are zooming up the learning curve on virtual meetings. This guidebook, created by staff and community members at the Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement, is intended for scientific community managers, event organizers and convenors who are […]
28 Jul 2020
Face masks & Covid PPE: the new beach litter
Correctly dispose of PPE to stop new wave of plastic pollution As of today, in England, face coverings will be required by law while in shops and supermarkets. The rules vary across the UK alongside when using public transport. As more countries urge the public to use these while out and about, it’s important to […]
20 Jul 2020
Freeports initiative and ‘build, build, build’ deregulation threaten a return to the ‘bad old days’ for Port development in estuaries
Guardian on impact of Freeports ‘The looming cranes of the Humber’s four ports are surrounded by wildlife, from bitterns and marsh harriers to grey seals, lounging on the mudflats and hunting for fish in the estuary waters. Despite the steady flow of cargo ships in and out of the ports, wildlife has thrived – testament […]
20 Jul 2020
Our MMO Story – the Next 10 years
MMO ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its vision: ‘Our MMO Story – the Next Ten Years’. This sets out the MMO’s aims and how it will achieve its bold ambitions for a prosperous future for our seas, coasts and communities. The seas have never been more important to the future of the planet […]
20 Jul 2020
Marine and coastal areas linked with better health and well-being – Defra led review
A new study suggests that exposure to coastal environments can play a significant role in boosting human health and well-being, due to the ‘therapeutic effects’ marine and coastal landscapes have. In England, 271 million recreational visits are made to coastal environments annually and more than 22 million people live within 5 miles of the coast. The […]
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