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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 01/10/2026

DRS = Deposit Return Scheme EPR = Extended Producer Responsibility

Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 01/10/2026

The best views are litter free! 🚯 We aren't short of beautiful scenery in Wales, but litter is often left behind to spoil the view. On a national level, we provide evidence to support the implementation of policies like DRS & EPR to prevent litter and keep Wales a 10/10 😍

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 01/10/2026

1 year until the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches across the UK! Our #GLÂN survey data shows that drinks litter was found on over 70% of publicly accessible spaces across Wales last year. A DRS will reduce and prevent litter, improve recycling and help move us toward a circular economy ♻️

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 25/09/2026

The finish line is in sight 🏁 We are 80% of the way through our 2026 survey season! We've done 3,473 surveys since April, and have just over 1,000 surveys left to do by November. There are only 4 surveyors across Wales, so it is quite the mission 💪 Learn more about #GLÂN ⬇️ bit.ly/3RNlrsh

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Litter data - Keep Wales Tidy

Our data shows common litter issues across Wales. We gather this data yearly through robust litter surveys, using our GLÂN (Geospatial Litter Analysis) methodology.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 24/09/2026

Our volunteers don't see land boundaries when it comes to tackling #litter, so neither should we. Everyone is responsible for keeping Wales clean and safe 💚

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 24/09/2026

Engagement and #collaboration with and between duty bodies, housing associations and other landowners or organisations is critical to improve local environmental quality and litter #prevention for the benefit of our people, communities and environment 🤝

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 24/09/2026

This month, we've engaged over 40 stakeholders to discuss keeping our land free of litter & waste 🚮 We ran 3 online webinars to discuss: - The impacts of poor local environmental quality 💩 - Current legislation 👩‍⚖️ - Data and the importance of being evidence-led 📊 - Collaboration 💭

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 21/08/2026

Good news! The Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales has finally been appointed - another step towards delivering benefits for Welsh communities. ♻️ Exchange for Change will now manage the delivery of DRS across all 4 nations in the UK.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 13/08/2026

Consultation update 🚨 We've been working on a number of responses to #consultations on: - Packaging for tobacco, vaping and nicotine products 💨 - Fireworks and pyrotechnics 🎆 - Local visitor levies 🗺️ - Environment Committee 🌍 - Rural proofing & environmental sustainability white paper 🚮

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 12/08/2026

We've officially passed the halfway point of our 2026 survey season! #GLÂN More surveys, more litter, more data = more evidence for preventative action 📈 Our litter data is now available to explore on our website ⬇️ bit.ly/3RNlrsh

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Litter data - Keep Wales Tidy

Our data shows common litter issues across Wales. We gather this data yearly through robust litter surveys, using our GLÂN (Geospatial Litter Analysis) methodology.

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 04/08/2026

As prolonged heatwaves and rising global temperatures make Britain’s weather increasingly volatile, we are witnessing a dramatic escalation in wildfire activity both here and across Europe. 🧵1/9

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 30/07/2026

We’re back with #MakeMemoriesNotMess ☀️ Today we launched our summer ‘26 litter campaign at Coney Beach, Porthcawl with volunteers, staff and the Local Authority, handing out biodegradable bags and chatting to visitors! 💚 For the full news story click here - bit.ly/4x61DPx

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New figures reveal the scale of summer litter across Wales - Keep Wales Tidy

Wrth i filoedd o bobl fynd i draethau, parciau a mannau gwyrdd ledled Cymru, mae canlyniadau newydd arolwg yn datgelu maint y sbwriel.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 23/07/2026

Nature can do wonders for our wellbeing. Spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, boost your mood and help you reconnect with the world around you 💚 RSPB's free Nature Prescriptions are full of simple, practical ideas to help people connect with the natural world and support their wellbeing.

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Gwobr y Faner Werdd i Barciau | Green Flag for Parks - Wales @greenflagwales.keepwalestidy.cymru · 14/07/2026

Another record-breaking year for #GreenFlagWales ✨ 93 Green Flag Awards 237 Green Flag Community Awards 14 Green Heritage Site Accreditation Full list of winners: bit.ly/4wFIWC2

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 10/07/2026

If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them. 🌡️ In the UK's 3rd #Heatwave of the year, a reminder that there are a few simple things we can all do to help wildlife stay cool and safe this summer. Check out our top tips here. 👇 www.wwf.org.uk/act/ways-to-...

A female blackbird takes a bath in a shallow dish of water, droplets flying everywhere, in front of a display of purple flowers.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 10/07/2026

Hello Alwyn, Accessibility needs are embedded in the regulations in Wales, whether you do shopping online or in store. If you can send your questions to LEQ@keepwalestidy.cymru, we will do our best to answer them!

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 10/07/2026

We have criticised all forms of misinformation regarding the #DRS, none of which reflect any international evidence we've seen. We urge Welsh Government to press ahead with the DRS plans already in place and stop further delays to the implementation of this key policy. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🧵4/4

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 10/07/2026

Consumers should not pay more for the privilege of a clean, safe environment. It is expected that a #DRS in Wales will lead to cost savings in the long term, especially with glass & reuse. ♻️ 🧵3/4

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 10/07/2026

Deposit Return Schemes are a form of Extended Producer Responsibility #EPR - a policy principle that holds producers responsible for their materials on the market. The expectation of this principle is that costs are absorbed by producers. 🧵2/4

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 10/07/2026

A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that includes #glass and reuse is best for Wales 👏 International evidence from 40+ countries with a #DRS show that the scheme successfully reduces #litter, improves recycling & boosts a circular economy. 🧵1/4

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 09/07/2026

Bins are a great #litter prevention tool if they are used correctly. If there is no bin or if the bin is full, take your litter home. 🚯 Overflowing bins or side waste can have huge impacts on our environment. We'll take responsibility for our litter, will you? 🌍 #MakeMemoriesNotMess 🧵2/2

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 09/07/2026

#Bins are always a hot topic... almost as hot as the weather! 🌞 Summer time means more street parties, park picnics and beach BBQs, and we all have a responsibility to keep these spaces clean and safe. 💚 🧵1/2

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 08/07/2026

Happy #WalesNatureWeek! Discover how the Urban Long Forest is protecting, restoring and celebrating hedgerows and ancient trees in urban communities across Wales. Join our free live webinar with Urban Long Forest Coordinator, Morgan Nicholls, to learn more about the project 🌿 bit.ly/4aGHGpZ

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 03/07/2026

What you see 😍🌳🌸 vs. What we see 😢💩🚯 Our annual #GLÂN surveys make us very good at spotting litter, even when it's hidden! 👀 This summer, do the right thing to keep our streets, parks and beaches clean, safe and beautiful 💚 #MakeMemoriesNotMess

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 03/07/2026

You can support Keep Wales Tidy for FREE 💚 Shop online via easyfundraising + retailers donate to us at no extra cost 🛍️ Go greener too: second-hand on eBay ♻️ + train travel 🚆 Sign up: bit.ly/4rnBoSH

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 23/06/2026

If you are braving the heat this week, remember to bin your litter or take it home with you 💚

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 22/06/2026

Making the most of the sunshine this week? ☀️ Help us to keep Wales beautiful by remembering to #MakeMemoriesNotMess 💚 ✅ Take your litter home if bins are full ♻️ Recycle where you can 🔥 Dispose of BBQs safely Let’s keep our outdoor spaces clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 19/06/2026

Where has #GLÂN taken us this month? Every month between April & November, we carry out litter surveys in every local authority across #Wales 🗺️ Sometimes, we are lucky enough to visit our national parks, castles, lighthouses & coastal paths! Where do you think we counted the most #litter? 🤔

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 15/06/2026

Did you know that litter can cause #wildfires? Glass bottles 🍾 Cigarette butts 🚬 BBQs 🔥 Wildfires are dangerous, unpredictable and severely impact people, wildlife, livestock, homes and services. This summer, be #WildlifeWise and dispose of your #litter responsibly 🚮

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 08/06/2026

Happy #WorldOceanDay! 🐋 The most important place on Earth, providing the air we breathe & much more, needs to be celebrated & protected 🩵 Litter travels to the ocean by wind, rain & water pathways, so litter #prevention is crucial to keeping our ocean clean 🌊 Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4snbz2rz

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It's World Swift Day! ❤️ Swifts raise their chicks high in eaves or nestboxes, returning to the same site year after year. When the young fledge, they launch into open air... & just keep going! They’ll remain airborne for the next two or three years, until it’s time to breed themselves.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 05/06/2026

Our environment needs our help in the fight against climate change! Wales has high ambitions for increasing green energy, adopting a circular economy & reaching net zero 💭 When we see the impact of climate change, it's obvious why... but it's up to us. Every action matters 💪 #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 01/06/2026

Since 1 June 2025, GLÂN data shows that #vaping litter hasn't changed much across Wales. 📊 So far, we've seen a small decrease in single use vapes, but we are still seeing the same number of reusable vapes, and an increase in refill pods. The 2026 survey season isn't over, so watch this space! 😎

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 01/06/2026

Today marks 1 year since single use #vapes were banned across the UK! 🎉 Bans don't suddenly remove an issue, but long term monitoring (like #GLÂN surveys!) reveals the impact over time. So what does our GLÂN #data show? 👀

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 28/05/2026

We don't just monitor #litter during #GLÂN, as other environmental indicators impact communities too 😮 For example, we have seen fly-tipping on about 10% of our surveys so far this year! It's usually general waste, but we do see an occasional trolley, tyre or mattress 🛒 🔗 tinyurl.com/67r9rujf

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Policy and research - Keep Wales Tidy

We have a dedicated team of experts who continually research, monitor and analyse issues such as litter and dog fouling.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 27/05/2026

Always make sure that a BBQ is cool before disposal, which may take over an hour. Look out for special BBQ bins like this one, or take your #litter home to keep everyone safe and keep our environment clean 🚮

A bold red bin labelled "BBQ disposal, caution hot ash" in white writing

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 27/05/2026

Perfect weather for a #BBQ?😎 Remember to protect our parks, beaches and other public spaces by using and disposing of BBQs responsibly. Leaving them unattended, on the ground, buried in sand or smouldering can cause injuries or fires 🔥

A disposable BBQ that has been left on green grass and caused a black burned patch

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 26/05/2026

We're feeling the heat. Trees, parks, and other green spaces help cool our towns and protect people and wildlife during extreme temperatures. With climate change making heat like this more frequent, we need to restore and work WITH nature to help keep us cool. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C

It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 21/05/2026

We've counted over 200,000 pieces of #litter during our #GLÂN surveys in April and May! 😵 With a sunny bank holiday approaching, that number is set to rise! #MakeMemoriesNotMess by binning litter or taking it home to keep Wales clean, safe and healthy 🌎

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 19/05/2026

@keepwalestidy.cymru recently launched a brand new website, and our Policy & Research pages have a shiny new look! 😍 To learn more about #litter and local environment quality issues, our policy work, litter #data and research, visit bit.ly/4f0DioN ✨ You can contact us on LEQ@keepwalestidy.cymru ✉️

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Policy and research - Keep Wales Tidy

We have a dedicated team of experts who continually research, monitor and analyse issues such as litter and dog fouling.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to 48 beaches recognised in the 2026 #WalesCoastAwards 🌊 🤗 20 Blue Flags, 13 Green Coast and 15 Seaside Awards announced today. A huge thank you to everyone working hard to protect our coastline. 💚 Find out more about this year’s award winners here: bit.ly/4uQBEL2

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 12/05/2026

Project Reboot 🚀 Donate your old tech (phones, laptops, computers, keyboards & more) and support Keep Wales Tidy! 🚚 FREE collection for 30+ items across South Wales 🔗 keepwalestidy.cymru/electrical-r...

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Electrical recycling and reuse - Keep Wales Tidy

Keep Wales Tidy offers 2 different schemes designed to help you to safely and responsibly dispose of your electrical waste.

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus - Polisi | Keep Wales Tidy - Policy @policy.keepwalestidy.cymru · 13/05/2026

Our favourite thing about #GLÂN surveys is the places we get to visit 😍 We use GLÂN #data as evidence to help us protect our environment and prevent #litter, so we can all enjoy our local spaces! Can you guess where we've been this week? 👀

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Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus | Keep Wales Tidy @keepwalestidy.cymru · 11/05/2026

Our Urban Long Forest team say hello 👋 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Urban Long Forest project is underway across Wales. We’ll be working in Cardiff, Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot and Wrexham to help restore and protect vital hedgerows.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

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Eco-Schools Wales @ecoschoolswales.keepwalestidy.cymru · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough 🌍 You’ve inspired generations to love and protect our planet. Thank you for everything you’ve done for nature and for showing us why it matters 💚 In your honour, we’re delighted to announce the finalists for #ClimateChallengeCymru 2026!

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 04/05/2026

Before you mow, why not let the grass grow?   Letting a patch of wildflowers flourish is one of the simplest ways to support wildlife, giving bees and butterflies essential places to feed and thrive. 🐝 #NoMowMay

A bumblebee in mid-flight, hovering just above a bright pink-purple knapweed flower. The bee's wings are outstretched and its legs are reaching toward the bloom.

dark green fritillary butterfly (Argynnis aglaja) perched on a pink red clover flower. Its wings are closed, showing the distinctive orange upperwing with black spots and the greenish-brown underwing marked with pale silvery-white spots. Lush green grass is softly blurred in the background.

A young red fox cub peering wide-eyed through tall green grass and wildflowers, including yellow buttercups and small blue flowers. Only the cub's head is visible above the vegetation, giving a sense of it hiding or cautiously exploring its surroundings.

sunlit ancient woodland floor carpeted with a dense spread of bluebells in full bloom, their soft blue-purple flowers stretching into the distance. A large oak tree with spreading bare branches dominates the foreground, with a narrow path winding through the trees beyond.

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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🎉The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law 🎊 We are delighted that the Tobacco and Vapes Act has received royal assent, creating a future free from the harms of tobacco for generations to come. This is truly a historic moment for public health.

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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

In 2017, Wales set a target for a carbon neutral public sector by 2030, and the 2025 Action Scorecards results show real strength: ♻️ All 5 UK councils recycling 70%+ of waste are Welsh -Bridgend, Conwy, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan and Swansea 🔎 councilclimatescorecards.uk/nations/wales/

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