HOW IS THIS HAPPENING? Eight million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year. They break down into tiny bits called microplastics, small enough to enter our food chain, along with other types of microplastics like those that are released when we wash our clothes. |
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|  | While saying ‘no’ to straws and bringing along a reusable bag are great first steps, which you absolutely must do, it’s governments and business who need to solve this. At WWF we want governments world over to sign a global legally-binding treaty to streamline how we use and dispose of plastics. |
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Monique Ntumngia: Winner of the WWF International President’s Youth award |
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 | In case you missed it, Monique Ntumngia is this year’s winner of the WWF International President’s Youth award!
Monique is the founder of the social business Green Girls’ in Cameroon. Active since 2015, Green Girls educates young women from rural communities in the use of renewable energy.
As well as her outstanding contribution to promoting sustainable development in the country, the award is a recognition of Monique’s efforts to champion the inclusion of women and girls in the renewable energy sector in Cameroon and Africa. Read the full story. |
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