If we needed proof of how effective charging for carrier bags can be as a way to cut down on the numbers being given out by shops, the people of Scotland have provided it!
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If we needed proof of how effective charging for carrier bags can be as a way to cut down on the numbers being given out by shops, the people of Scotland have provided it!
Read ArticleIn a few weeks, representatives from across the globe will be meeting in Paris to discuss how we should tackle the problem of climate change. The 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) United Nations climate talks will take place from 30 November to 11 December 2015. Their aim is to find a way for all of the countries of the world to work together to try to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which are responsible for speeding up climate change.
Read ArticleWe are pleased to announce that a new suite of five lesson plans on plants for Key Stage 1 has just been released for teachers to download.
Read ArticleStarting today, shoppers in England are being charged at least 5p by supermarkets and other big retailers for every plastic carrier bag they use. All retailers with 250 or more employees now have to charge at least 5p per bag.
Read ArticleA new study by Royal Holloway, University of London has found that three quarters of a species of fish sampled from the River Thames had plastic fibres in their gut.
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Read ArticleRead about the results of our first Roots to Green Living project for primary schools in Ealing and Hillingdon came to an end in July.
Read ArticleWildlife in your local area - available as a free download for teachers now!
Read ArticleWe went for a walk in some nearby woods and discovered a badger sett.
Read ArticleYPTE Director Peter Littlewood opened Southern Co-operative’s new neighbourhood food store in Mudford Road, Yeovil on 8 June 2015.
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