Environment
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Save Rimrose campaign gains further support
Campaigners aiming to stop road developments on a Merseyside country park are gaining support from national organisations.
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Oak branches out to best in Europe contest
Campaigners hope Liverpool’s entry has taken the ‘root’ to success in the European Tree of the Year awards.
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LJMU introduces a degree of change
LJMU has added ‘climate change studies’ to its 250-course curriculum, making it the only university to offer the degree.
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Grass is greener on Wirral’s sandy beaches
Conflicting opinions have been expressed over the state of the Wirral shorefront.
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Tree-mendous way to celebrate landmark year
More than 300 trees were planted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Friends of Storeton Woods.
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Wirral zero-waste shop open for business
Wirral West has seen the introduction of its first zero-waste store, the Hoylake Pantry.
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Plastic-free goal for Concept Corner
A Wirral woman aims to promote sustainable and affordable alternatives to single-use plastics.
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Coffee shops join reusable cups scheme
Coffee shops in town are backing a new initiative which aims to cut down on plastics.
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Clutching at straws to help stop pollution
A new scheme has been launched across Merseyside to help reduce the number of single-use plastic straws.
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Bid to make Chester UK’s first ‘straw-free’ city
A campaign has been launched to help Chester become the first ‘straw-free’ city in the UK.
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Liverpool’s recycling crackdown continues
Liverpool City Council is continuing its bid to clean up areas of the city, with a huge push on recycling.
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Green space battle goes on over housing
Angry locals gathered to discuss their continued protest against the council’s planned sale of green space land in South Liverpool.
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Fresh food hand-outs to help homeless
A shopkeeper hands out fruit and vegetables to people living on the streets to save on waste.
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Healthy eating on menu at St George’s Hall
Healthy eaters can discover a more eco-friendly version of themselves at the ‘Live a Better Life’ showcase.
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Carrier bag charge change for shoppers
Large stores and supermarkets locally and across England have begun charging customers 5p for every plastic carrier bag given out.
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Golf course takes on famous links for award
Lee Park Golf Course in Gateacre is in the running for the Environmental Golf Course of the Year.
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City votes on bike hire scheme name
The people of Liverpool have opted to name the new council bicycle hire-scheme ‘City Bike’ following a vote.
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Hundreds of new trees come to Bootle
Over 200 native trees have been planted in Bootle as part of the Green Dream project.
