The children have reduced single-use plastics at their school and encouraged businesses to follow suit.
Plastic Free Schools is a pupil-led programme which encourages children to take an active role in environmental issuesThe children at Uphill Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, have been presented with a Plastic Free School accreditation from Surfers Against Sewage.Pupils designed newsletters and led assemblies to educate their classmates on the harm of single-use plastics, and encourage the use of alternatives.
"Things like plastic drinks bottles, disposable coffee cups, sauce sachets, bathroom plastics, excessive food packaging, takeaway containers. "These are the things that are having a huge impact on our environment and which we can make changes in our lives to eliminate.Plea for responsible use of bins around island's coastFrom ballet and music, to art and film. Here's what's going on in your area to celebrate Black History Month.
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