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This year, the 8th June marks the 29th anniversary of World Oceans Day!
World Oceans Day was proposed by Canada during the 1992 Earth Summit as a way to focus on the Earth's oceans that connect us all. Since then, in 2008 the UN recognised 8th June as the official World Oceans Day.
Peat Compost Ban Weclomed by Environmentalists
The UK government has issued a ban on the sale of peat compost in England to gardeners from 2024 which has been welcomes by environmentalists.
Peat is made out of "partially composted mosses and plants in waterlogged, acidic bogs" Currently, around 3% of the Earth's surface is covered by living peat bogs.
Despite the grand step in the right directions, there are still concerns about 'loopholes' in the ban that would allow the continued burning of carbon-rich peatland.
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Sustainable ways to reduce garden plastic waste in 2021
During the 2020-2021 coronavirus lockdown, gardening became a popular activity in the UK. Gardening helps us feel at one with nature and can even help reduce stress. Despite having calming properties, there is a downside to gardening which is the amount of plastic waste it produces. In the UK, it is estimated that there are 500 million plastic pots and trays in circulation.
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The History of Earth Day
Today marks 51 years of celebrating Earth Day around the world! The EarthDay.org group first celebrated Earth Day on the 22nd of April 1970, giving a voice to the emerging public consciousness on the environment.
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