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Getting started: Where is my nearest freshwater?

You are at the beginning of your data-collection journey, about to discover the state of the UK’s waterways. We are so pleased to have

World leaders agree to a Plastic Waste Treaty but is it enough?

A 30-foot-tall tap statue is currently stationed outside of the United Nations African headquarters in Nairobi1. From it spills, not water, but a torrent

Five ways to support the Big Bag Ban on Plastic Bag Free Day 🌎

Since plastic bags were first introduced in 1965: Plastic bag use has increased to 1 million per minute globally The average European uses 500

World Ocean Day 2021

On World Ocean Day 2021, Planet Patrol partnered with REN Clean Skincare and NEUBAU Eyewear to launch two brand new Missions in the Planet

Which countries have banned plastic bags?

Since Bangladesh became the first country to introduce a ban on plastic bags back in 2002, other governments around the world have adopted a

Why plastic bags should be banned – everything you need to know

On 30th April 2021, Planet Patrol founder Lizzie Carr sent an open letter to Environment Secretary, George Eustice, asking him to begin proceedings for

How to reconnect with nature

Part of Planet Patrol’s mission is to reconnect people with nature. We believe that forging a connection with nature is one of the first

Interview with Planet Patrol paddleboarding rep Jayne

Since we started in 2016, Planet Patrol has run thousands of clean ups, involving over 25,000 people in the past 4 years. Our Reps

Interview with Planet Patrol Community Guardian – Alice

Since we started in 2016, Planet Patrol has run thousands of clean ups, involving over 25,000 people in the past 4 years. Our Community

How to make your own face mask from coffee grounds

Did you know you can use leftover coffee grounds to make a face mask? Planet Patrol team member Lucy has been trying out a

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Inspiration

Getting started: Where is my nearest freshwater?

World leaders agree to a Plastic Waste Treaty but is it enough?

Five ways to support the Big Bag Ban on Plastic Bag Free Day 🌎

World Ocean Day 2021

Which countries have banned plastic bags?

Why plastic bags should be banned – everything you need to know

How to reconnect with nature

Interview with Planet Patrol paddleboarding rep Jayne

Interview with Planet Patrol Community Guardian – Alice

How to make your own face mask from coffee grounds

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