Environment Day litter pick 01 June

In recognition of the United Nations World Environment Day on 5 June, with the theme ‘solutions to plastic pollution’, join us for a litter pick on the Moulsecoomb campus to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Meet outside Mithras Annexe 12noon on Thursday 01 June to collect litter pickers, bags and gloves – all equipment will be provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the days weather.

What is World Environment Day and why should I get involved?

World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world and this year is being hosted by Côte D’Ivoire. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040. This year the theme of solutions to plastic pollution aims to highlight the action we must take to #BeatPlasticPollution, find solutions and reduce the use and production of plastic.

 Find out more about World Environment Day and solutions from across the world: Stories – Environment Day | United Nations, including how Nzambi and her team in Kenya are making paving bricks from recycled plastic.

Also read how Brighton graduate Tom Meades design studio, gomi, produces portable Bluetooth speakers made from waste plastic and  second-life e-bike batteries: Brighton graduate launches new sustainable speakers made from waste plastic and e-bike batteries.

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