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Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.

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Keep wildlife safe this Halloween

Halloween is often a great time for spooky family fun, but unfortunately it is often full of plastic and waste. Here are some ways to…

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By writing to your MP/MS or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care…

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