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20/06/2022

In 2019, researches discovered a lone female tortoise on the island that suggested the Fantastic Giant Tortoise might still be alive.

After delays mainly due to Covid-19, last week researchers finally found proof between this specimen, and a male tortoise that was found on the island in 1906!

Named Fernanda, she is small for her size, according to scientists in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Evelyn Jensen says her growth may have been stunted due to being confined to a small patch of vegetation between flowing lava. The island being an active volcano may also be the reason for the small number of tortoises found there.
Fernanda is now believed to be the last of her kind, an ‘endling’, although scientists say this has given them hope that there might be a male tortoise out there, stating it is vital for their breeding program. They also believe Fernanda is around 50 years old, meaning she could have another 100 years of life left in her.

Fernanda is now at her new home at the Galápagos National Park Tortoise Center, where experts work on what they can do to keep her species alive.

( Photo credit ~ Lucas Bustamante/Galápagos conservancy )
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14/06/2022

Happy 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Isle of Scilly celebrated their first ever pride. Hundreds of people took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate their first ever pride event. With food stalls, face painting, music & biscuit decorating, the event was a big success for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Isles of Arran also held their first ever pride event on the 4th of June, even holding a competition for the best pride themed window!
Band Sheboom, who played at the first ever Scottish pride event, filled the streets with music to bring the community together!

"It is 50 years this year since the first Pride march and we have come a long way," Mr Gettins said. "Scotland is one of the most progressive countries in the world but it is not over."
"We believe Arran Pride is certainly a protest but is also a chance to celebrate progress and build an LGBTQIA+ community on the island and make sure our needs and aspirations are heard” ~ Michael Gettins, Event organiser

05/06/2022

Another big win for the sustainable fashion industry ✨
Despite launching in 2020, has had a massive kickstart after a great appearance on . Now it has partnered with to bring sustainable fashion to our high streets.
This super flexible brand allows parents to rent young childrens clothing without them having to worry about stains, damage or wear and tear.
This is yet another great move for the sustainable fashion industry, children growing is not something we can stop or slow down. However the re-use of perfectly good items can really make a dent in how much waste we put out into the world.
Owner Charlotte Morley tells
“I wanted to do something about the issue of waste in children’s clothes. Myself and my husband were quite eco parents. I thought what can we do to reduce the impact of these children who always growing and always churning through stuff. I hated the process of their clothing. It's just this really horribly broken system. Every few months you’d have to sort through these piles of clothes and you don’t know what to do with them. I certainly wasn't going to throw them away because there's so much life in them”
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28/05/2022

25/05/2022

Now that’s love! 🥰

Producers of Love Island have ditched fast fashion sponser after receiving backlash over their sustainability. The hit reality show have coupled up with to provide pre loved clothing to this years contestants.
Love island is one of the UKs most influential shows for fashion, with searches for outfits worn on screen going up over 200%. This move hopes to set a new precedent for this summers fashion trends, urging people to reduce, reuse, recycle.
Fast fashion brands are among the top contributors of fashion waste, with 10,000 items being dumped into landfill every 5 MINUTES.
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25/05/2022

Its the small things that make a big difference ♻️
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25/05/2022

Spanish officials gave the go ahead for women to take unlimited menstrual leave from work.
The draft bill still needs to be passed through Spanish parliament, which could still take several months. Women would need to obtain a doctors note, their days off would then be paid by Spains social security system.

The minority socialist-led government hopes to bring easier access to abortion and de-stigmatised menstrual health across Spain.

Today, we send an international message of support to all women who are fighting for their sexual and reproductive rights,” says Equality Minister Irene Montero “We must guarantee that it is the women who decide what happens to their own bodies”
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25/05/2022

Heinz announced last week that a new bottle could be coming available very soon! ➡️➡️

teamed up with PulPex to create a fully recyclable, sustainable bottle as part of their long term plan to make all of their packaging recyclable reusable or compostable by 2025. Heinz already use 30% recycled plastic and caps!

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25/05/2022

Todays positive environmental news Panama join’s countries such as New Zealand Ecuador , Australia, the US, Colombia, Bangladesh and India in giving its land legal rights for nature. The government will now have to promote the rights of nature through foreign policies 🌲🐒
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25/05/2022

Mental health month is a month to be mindful of the people around you, to take care of them & take care of yourself🌻
Men are at the highest risk of su***de, one big reason being the stigma surrounding mental health amount men. Check in on your friends.

( twitter ~ carseatarmrest )

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25/05/2022

Another ✨ good news ✨ story for you all.

More than 100,000 whales & dolphins are killed each year, although countries like Japan are still a massive producer of whale meat. This is a massive win for our worlds species 🥰

{ source, aljazeera.com }
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25/05/2022

🗣what works for others, might not be your path 🗣

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25/05/2022

Big win from !!



Source - The Guardian
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25/05/2022

As we approach mental health month, be mindful of yourself & only let the positive in.

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25/05/2022

Happy Earth Day 🌍🌱

Now more than ever it is important to protect our planet & our future!
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25/05/2022

Paperless kicking off with some good deed inspo for you today ✨✨✨ do something nice today!