{"id":82537,"date":"2024-04-25T15:57:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T14:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=82537"},"modified":"2024-05-02T15:37:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:37:37","slug":"cardiffs-plastic-free-action-making-everyday-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/cardiffs-plastic-free-action-making-everyday-earth-day","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff\u2019s plastic-free action: Making every day Earth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, with this year&#8217;s theme being \u201cPlanet VS Plastic\u201d. However, Cardiff&#8217;s fight against plastic waste can be more than just Earth Day&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-marta-ortigosa-1877261-3480494-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Earth Day\u00a0is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for\u00a0environmental protection.\u00a0It is\u00a0not just a\u00a0day;\u00a0it\u00a0is a\u00a0movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/\">EARTHDAY.ORG<\/a>\u00a0founders created and organized the very first Earth Day\u00a0in\u00a01970. Since then, Earth Day has been mobilizing over 1\u00a0billion people\u00a0in\u00a0more than 193 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, Earth Day has a specific theme, and this year\u2019s theme is Plane\u00a0VS\u00a0Plastic, aim to\u00a0get 60% reduction of plastic production by 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a new challenge for the people of Welsh and Cardiff. Last\u00a0year, the Welsh Government issued a new law calling for a ban on the supply of single\u00a0use plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate Change Minister Julie James explained the Act forms part of the Welsh Government\u2019s response to the climate and nature emergencies and \u2018builds on momentum created by communities across Wales who have chosen to go plastic free, defy throwaway culture and tackle\u00a0littering\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public support for the ban has been positive with\u00a0more than 87 per cent of people backing the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The citizens, organizations and businesses of Cardiff have been working even harder to go plastic free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, many communities and charities such as Cardiff River Group and Keep Cardiff Tidy would organise regular litter picks to clean up Cardiff\u2019s streets and natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-9324332-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge Wales, as an award-winning sail training charity, also set up a Clean Seas \u2013 Clean Shores project. It is an educational initiative, enabling them to work with young people in the community spotlighting the detrimental impact of one-use plastic in the marine environment and will include removing some of the microplastic litter waste along Cardiff Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we sail through our activities we witness the impact of plastic waste \u2013 whether we are at sea or in port. From discarded fishing nets to plastic bottles, from empty crisp packets to microplastics the ocean bears the burden.\u201d says Challenge Wales, \u201cOcean Literacy plays a crucial role in what we do \u2013 helping people understand about their impact on the ocean and the ocean\u2019s impact on them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/pexels-maria-kray-737731035-18674203.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a tearoom nestled in Bute Park, Pettigrew has remained steadfast in their decision to abstain from selling plastic water bottles. Acknowledging that certain sustainable choices may impact profitability, they opted for glass bottles until the emergence of canned water\u2014an infinitely recyclable alternative that aligns with their commitment to reducing single-use plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earth Day is a big, important day for environment protection, but it is even important for us to make everyday Earth Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Waste-Disposal-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, with this year&#8217;s theme being \u201cPlanet VS Plastic\u201d. 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