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💧Our first Water free refill Stations have arri

💧Our first Water free refill Stations have arrived in Eastbourne 💧
Two have been delivered and will be installed shortly in the town centre. We can’t wait to see them up and being used. @plasticfreeeastbourne @surfersagainstsewage #reducereuserecycle♻️ #waterrefill #waterrefillingstation #keepcornwallclean

Another beautiful but cold morning litter picking

Another beautiful but cold morning litter picking on Polzeath. Lots of fishing nets keeping us busy. #keepcornwallclean #polzeathbeach #fishingnets #leaveonlyfootprints

Please consider nominating Our Only World for Move

Please consider nominating Our Only World for Movement For Good's 12 days of giving funding bid!⁠
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Our Only World strives to reduce plastic pollution and increase clean drinking water availability on a local scale within Cornish communities.⁠
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10 winners will be drawn at random each weekday, and nominations will remain open until midnight the day before each draw. Draws will take place each weekday from 6th-21st December 2021, and we will send out another reminder closer to the time. ⁠
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https://movementforgood.com/12days/#nominateACharity⁠
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Thank you!⁠
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A recent study by Oceana has claimed that Amazon's

A recent study by Oceana has claimed that Amazon's plastic waste had risen by a third during the pandemic.⁠
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It is thought that of the 270,000 tonnes of plastic produced by the company last year, 10,000 tonnes will end up in the ocean.⁠
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Amazon argued that this study had overestimated their waste production by 300%, and questioned the model used to measure how much would pollute our seas, but provided no alternative figures.⁠
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This increase would make sense, seeing as Amazon saw a boom in online sales of nearly 40% when most of the world went into lockdown. ⁠
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What do you think about this dispute?⁠
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Want to help 15 local Cornish communities reduce plastic pollution? Visit our website to find out about our mission and make a donation.⁠
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#plastic #plasticfree #recycle #plasticpollution #zerowaste #environment #pollution #ecofriendly #savetheplanet #sustainability #ocean #recycling #nature #climatechange #art #waste #trash #noplastic #plastik #reuse #eco #sustainable #design #singleuseplastic #earth #litter #plasticwaste #green #plastics

Thames water have got a great web page for reporti

Thames water have got a great web page for reporting river pollution!⁠
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If you notice any of the following in or near a stream or river:⁠
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- Sewage solids⁠
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- Noticeable sewage smells⁠
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It could be caused by an overflowing or blocked drain leading to water pollution.⁠
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How to report pollution:⁠
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If you've seen something like what's described above then please call 0800 316 9800. When you're prompted, please select Option 2 for wastewater, followed by Option 2 to report a pollution.⁠
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When you call, they will ask you:⁠
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- What you saw⁠
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- Where you saw it (including a postcode, road name or any local landmarks or features)⁠
- Whether sewage is entering a river or any other watercourse⁠
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Who would like to see more initiatives like this for other rivers all over the country? By working together, we can help reduce river pollution and increase the quality of our freshwater and marine habitats.⁠
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Please consider nominating Our Only World for Move

Please consider nominating Our Only World for Movement For Good's 12 days of giving funding bid!⁠
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Our Only World strives to reduce plastic pollution and increase clean drinking water availability on a local scale within Cornish communities.⁠
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10 winners will be drawn at random each weekday, and nominations will remain open until midnight the day before each draw. Draws will take place each weekday from 6th-21st December 2021, and we will send out another reminder closer to the time. ⁠
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https://movementforgood.com/12days/#nominateACharity⁠
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Would you like to help Our Only World fulfill our

Would you like to help Our Only World fulfill our ambition of siting 15 water refill stations in communities across Cornwall?⁠
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Instead of sending Christmas cards this year, why not make a donation to our charity? Head to our website to find out how! Anything you can spare will make a great difference in helping reduce marine plastic pollution.⁠
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#marineplastic #plasticpollution #marinedebris #ocean #saveouroceans #plastic #marinelitter #oceanplastic #plasticfreeoceans #saynotoplastic #turnthetideonplastic #anthropocene #zerowaste #savetheplanet #passonplastic #beatplasticpollution #reduceplastic #plasticfree #sustainablefashion #pollution #innovativefashion #rainponcho #ethicallymade #ifyoucantreuseitrefuseit #ecoliving #drowninginplastic #singleuseplastic #plasticfreeliving

Congratulations to the team at syd_marine_science

Congratulations to the team at syd_marine_science for becoming one of only three global finalists shortlisted for the Earthshot prize - the 'most prestigious environmental prize in history'.⁠
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They were also recently announced as a finalist in the New South Wales Sustainability awards in the Biodiversity category! Here is what they had to say:⁠
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''The Living Seawalls program has shown that despite marine construction being a large part of the problem, it can also be part of the solution. By blending ecological concepts and engineering in creative design, the team is reviving our increasingly urbanised oceans through the development of affordable, adaptable and scalable methods of ecologically enhancing structures. From humble beginnings in Sydney Harbour, Living Seawalls has now expanded to span across three continents and has gone from strength to strength this year, recently having been a top 3 finalist in the inaugural @earthshotprize.''⁠
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We would love to see this kind of work in the UK, and are currently looking to fund a project in Plymouth, the UK's ocean city. Would you like to see more sustainable coastal engineering that benefits both marine ecosystems and people?⁠
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In 2019, @hollandandbarrett announced that they wo

In 2019, @hollandandbarrett announced that they would be stopping the sale of traditional wet wipes in their stores. This is what they had to say:⁠
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''Traditional wet wipes are made of polyester and contain millions of chemical microfibres. Once in the water, these fibres are released and cause death and destruction to a host of marine species.⁠
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While wipes may seem like a small part of our everyday routine, in the UK, 9.3 million wipes are still flushed down toilets every single day, making their way to the world’s oceans, rivers and sewage systems, damaging marine life and creating huge costs to unblock sewers.⁠
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While there are some new types of biodegradable wipes that are described as flushable and compostable, industry body Water UK and many environmental charities such as the Marine Conservation Society warn that these won’t degrade quickly enough to avoid damaging drains, rivers, and eventually marine life.⁠
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The vast majority of wet wipes are not bio-degradable, so those that do escape sewage filters have an even greater environmental impact, finishing their journey in oceans or washing up on beaches.''⁠
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What other products would you like to see banned from shops because of their environmental impact? Use your voice as a consumer and let companies know!⁠
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Would you like to see more water refill stations a

Would you like to see more water refill stations available for public use?⁠
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Support our work by making a donation on our website 💙⁠
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https://www.ouronlyworld.org.uk/water-refill-station/⁠
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Did you know that on average 15 million bottles ar

Did you know that on average 15 million bottles are thrown away every single day?! But recycling just one plastic bottle can save the same amount of energy as needed to power a 60 watt lightbulb for six hours!⁠
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Here at Our Only World, our mission is much bigger than just one bottle.⁠
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Our aim is to reduce plastic waste in Cornwall by installing water refill stations across the county, helping to bring a clean source of drinking water to communities and their visitors.⁠
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You can read more about our mission by visiting our website, https://www.ouronlyworld.org.uk.⁠
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Would you like to see more water refill stations a

Would you like to see more water refill stations available for public use?⁠
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Support our work by making a donation on our website 💙⁠
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https://www.ouronlyworld.org.uk/water-refill-station/⁠
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#singleuse #zerowaste #plasticfree #plasticpollution #plastic #singleuseplastic #environment #ecofriendly #reuse #sustainable #recycle #singleusesucks #reduce #ocean #refill #saveourseas #climatechange #refuse #disposable #sustainability #bethechange #beachclean #saynotosingleuse #saveouroceans #minutebeachclean #plasticpollutes #nexenergy #reducereuserecycle #sea

Did you know? ⁠ ⁠ The amount of energy require

Did you know? ⁠
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The amount of energy required for bottled water production is as much as 2,000 times the energy needed to produce the same amount of tap water. ⁠
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So bottled water isn't only a source of plastic pollution but also a significant waste of natural resources and a contributor to climate change. ⁠
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Tag your favourite reusable bottle company in the comments 👇 and #choosetoreuse 💙

We were delighted to hear about another positive s

We were delighted to hear about another positive step towards a future filled with less single use plastic. ⁠
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Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups could be banned in England as the government seeks to eliminate plastic waste.⁠
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Under proposals in a 12-week public consultation, businesses and consumers will need to move towards more sustainable alternatives.⁠
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A separate call for evidence will also investigate how to limit other polluting products such as wet wipes, tobacco filters and sachets.⁠
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You can read more in our bio 💚

Find out more about Our Only World, our refill sta

Find out more about Our Only World, our refill stations and our mission. 🌊⁠
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https://www.ouronlyworld.org.uk/⁠
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#marineplastic #plasticpollution #marinedebris #ocean #saveouroceans #plastic #marinelitter #oceanplastic #plasticfreeoceans #saynotoplastic #turnthetideonplastic #anthropocene #zerowaste #savetheplanet #passonplastic #beatplasticpollution #reduceplastic #plasticfree #sustainablefashion #pollution #innovativefashion #rainponcho #ethicallymade #ifyoucantreuseitrefuseit #ecoliving #drowninginplastic #singleuseplastic #plasticfreeliving

In 2022 Lara Vafiadis AKA @this.girl.rows is rowin

In 2022 Lara Vafiadis AKA @this.girl.rows is rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. We wish Lara the best of luck in her preparations for what is the Worlds Toughest Row and thank her greatly for her sponsorship. Please support her if you can.⁠
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/thisgirlrows⁠
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'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, com

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' Margaret Mead⁠
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#quotes #motivation #quoteoftheday #inspiration

Would you like to help support us in our mission t

Would you like to help support us in our mission to reduce ocean plastic pollution and bring clean, accessible drinking water to Cornish communities and their visitors?⁠
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Why not make a donation by following the link in our bio, your support would be so greatly appreciated!⁠
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⁠ We have finally completed a long-term goal of

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We have finally completed a long-term goal of ours - we professionally recorded our song!⁠
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Our songwriter David Smart recently travelled to Guernsey to work in the studio with organiser Chantal Harrison and the girls from Melrose Ladies College!⁠
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Chantal has done a fantastic job with this project and has raised £7,000 to fund the song! We want to say a massive thank you to David, Chantal and her team, who have worked incredibly hard to bring this to fruition.⁠
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Jean Owen, David Smart and Chantal would like to say how impressed and proud they were by the girls focus, attitude and quality of singing during the recording, Melrose and Ladies College should be super proud on what they have achieved.⁠
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Photographer Tristan Marchent kindly provided his services free of charge. Here is his Facebook page for anyone based in Guernsey that is interested in his work: https://www.facebook.com/TristanMarchentPhotography⁠
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Another huge thank you to our sponsors Neptune Rum and Lara Vafiadis, as well as our hotel sponsor The Old Government House and new sponsors Cazenove Capital and GRC corp!⁠
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Please consider nominating Our Only World for Move

Please consider nominating Our Only World for Movement For Good's 12 days of giving funding bid!⁠
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Our Only World strives to reduce plastic pollution and increase clean drinking water availability on a local scale within Cornish communities.⁠
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10 winners will be drawn at random each weekday, and nominations will remain open until midnight the day before each draw. Draws will take place each weekday from 6th-21st December 2021, and we will send out another reminder closer to the time. ⁠
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Thank you!

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