Marine Conservation Society volunteers track thirty years of beach litter
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Marine Conservation Society volunteers track thirty years of beach litter

1 hour ago · Originally published 8 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: The people who count every bit of rubbish on the beach
Since 1994, volunteers have surveyed the same 100-metre stretches of British coastline to record every item of rubbish found. This consistent data has helped track the impact of environmental policies like the plastic bag charge and the cotton bud ban, providing governments with the evidence needed to monitor the health of our seas.
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