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Removing rubbish from a public event such as Christmas Carols

If you are going to run a public event like a Christmas Carols function, it's important to think about how you will manage your rubbish collection. There is a surprising amount of rubbish generated anytime a group of people gather in a big place and often for public safety there will be limited space where garbage can be stored during your event. You need to think about how you will collect rubbish during your event as well as how to clean up the site after the event. This blog is all about garbage removal from public events and should be useful for event organisers.

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Removing rubbish from a public event such as Christmas Carols

4 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

by Angel Lambert

Most people throw plastic away every single day without giving much thought to where their waste eventually ends up.

Unfortunately, plastic which isn't recycled properly can end up polluting the world's oceans, adding to the 8 million tonnes of rubbish already sitting there. This waste harms wildlife, damages the ecosystem and can wash up on beaches.

Luckily, it isn't hard to do your part in reducing the amount of plastic in the ocean. Keep reading for four simple tips that you can implement right away.

1. Cut Down on Single-Use Plastics 

How often do you forget to take a reusable bag to the supermarket? Or buy a drink in a disposable cup? Cutting down on your usage of these wasteful, single-use plastics is a great way to reduce the amount of plastic waste you create.

Use canvas bags for your shopping, purchase metal straws instead of plastic, take your own flask to coffee shops, and invest in a good-quality water bottle. As well as reducing plastic pollution, you'll save plenty of money—it's a win-win.

2. Recycle All the Plastic You Can 

Have you ever bothered to read the small print on your bottle of water or juice? Most packaging contains clear information on which components can be recycled and where they can be recycled.

Try to buy products which are 100% recyclable, and avoid throwing them away with your regular waste. Keep a special container for recycling in your kitchen, and dispose of at the nearest recycling facility.

3. Avoid Products Containing Microbeads 

Microbeads are small plastic beads sometimes found in exfoliators, toothpaste, and shower gels. These microbeads are a huge contributor to plastic pollution in the oceans, particularly since they tend to be rinsed down the drain. Look for products which contain natural exfoliators like oatmeal or sea salt, and steer well clear of microbeads. 

4. Take Part in a Beach Cleanup

Do you live close to a beach which has been affected by plastic pollution? Taking part in a beach cleanup is a great way to do your bit for the ocean. If plastic is cleared from the beach, it won't wash back into the ocean to cause further issues. You'll also be enabling local people to enjoy a clean, pollution-free beach. Grab a carrier bag and head to your local beach for a day of activism!

Do you want to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the ocean? Help the cause by avoiding single-use plastics and microbeads, recycling carefully, and taking part in cleanup efforts.

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