14 Nov 2016

Five articles veering recent developments in marine litter and the solutions The Government respond to the Environmental Audit Committee to the micro-plastics report An interesting insight into Defra’s thinking on micro-plastics and their commitment to act. They also flag a report they are soon to publish on the evidence Chief Medical Officer to investigate impact of […]

29 Feb 2016

Four articles reveal more and more solutions are emerging to the marine litter – plastics challenge. Ellen Macarthur Foundation leading the way with the circular economy – three new reports this year: The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the future of plastics A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy Intelligent Assets: Unlocking the […]

10 Sep 2015

Measuring it is one thing – what to do about it is proving controversial http://www.theoceancleanup.com/ Eco magazine ‘The Ocean Cleanup successfully concluded its Mega Expedition with the arrival of three of the boats, including the 171-foot R/V Ocean Starr, in the port of San Francisco on 23 August 2015. Volunteer crews on 30 boats have […]