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This man is cleaning England’s waterways
Dhruv Boruah, a former management consultant and the current head of The Thames Project, is on a mission to clean up England’s waterways, picking up all kinds of plastic debris that he comes across while pedaling up and down rivers and canals. He admits that he cannot clean up entire rivers alone, armed with nothing more than a litter picker and a bamboo bicycle that he rigged with two floaters, waste...
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New Zealand is world’s first country to grant paid leave to victims of domestic violence
This week, New Zealand became world’s first country to pass a legislation entitling survivors of domestic violence to 10 days paid leave so that they can take the necessary actions to separate from their partner, protect their family, move locations, or take legal action. It should be noted that at present, New Zealand has the highest rate of domestic violence as compared to other developed nations. Green MP Jan...
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Theme parks in UK will offer half-price entry in exchange for used plastic bottles
In an attempt to promote recycling and tackle plastic pollution, some popular theme parks in the UK, including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland, will be offering half-price entry in exchange for used plastic drinks bottles. In a tie-up between theme park operator Merlin and drinks giant Coca Cola, a series of so-called “reverse vending machines” will be installed outside...
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