{"id":50959,"date":"2024-04-26T13:44:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/?p=50959"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:44:35","slug":"sheffield-unites-for-earth-day-celebrating-sustainability-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/04\/26\/sheffield-unites-for-earth-day-celebrating-sustainability-and-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield unites for Earth Day to celebrate sustainability and community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Communities, businesses and charities across Sheffield came together to make a difference for the globe’s 54th International Earth Day which took place on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s Earth Day theme was Planet vs Plastic, bringing awareness to single-use plastics and the health risks of plastics, not only to humans but to our planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the UK’s single-use plastic ban, businesses and communities across Sheffield have taken this in their stride and accommodated more environmentally friendly practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of Sheffield\u2019s Green Network Society conducted one of the first Earth Day events at the student union, creating a Green Fair, and raising money for two charities fighting against plastic pollution: Sheffield Action on Plastic and River Trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jordan Blakely, 24, a student, said: \u2018\u2018I think this is brilliant. People tend to forget that this stuff is important, and I suppose that it comes as a timely reminder to take more care in what you are doing or consuming.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheffield Action on Plastic has been working within the Sheffield community to reduce plastic pollution throughout the city. They recently hosted the first plastic-free market and are making continuous efforts towards a more sustainable Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greg, a spokesperson for Sheffield Action on Plastic said: ”We’ve demonstrated that events can be run without any single use plastics and continue to raise awareness with our stalls across Sheffield events.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many local businesses have already been doing their part in leading sustainable practices and reducing plastic consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marmadukes, a Sheffield-based cafe chain, has led the way with its plastic-free take-out packaging. They have swapped plastic straws for paper, as well as all their bags and storage boxes. They also offer a reusable cup discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Nye, owner of Marmadukes, said: ”As a business, we’re determined to leave a positive impact on the planet. Every decision is made with this in mind. Single-use plastics, or single-use anything isn’t ideal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information on Sheffield\u2019s sustainability efforts, visit Sheffield City Council\u2019s Annual Climate Progress Report<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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