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7NEWS
3 days ago
- General
- 7NEWS
Message in a bottle found among debris as tonnes of rubbish cleared from remote beach
One of Australia's most remote coastlines has been given a new lease on life. Nearly 15 tonnes of rubbish has been cleared from Cape Bedford on the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland in what has been billed Australia's largest remote clean-up. Organised by environmental group Parley, the 10-day mission to protect one of Australia's most ecologically significant coastlines was launched from nearby Elim Beach campground, about an hours' drive north of Cooktown. The remote location made the clean-up especially challenging, with all 14.5 tonnes of washed-up waste collected and carried by hand to 4WD trucks to then be hauled away across sand dunes, scrub and rugged terrain. The mission brought together up to 30 volunteers a day including members of Melbourne-based sustainability group BAlternative and locals from the Far North Queensland region. The project was led in close partnership with Traditional Owner Ivan Deemal, whose cultural guidance ensured the work respected and protected the land's deep spiritual significance, Parley said. 'Working with Ivan reminded us that this isn't just about collecting rubbish, it's about listening, learning, and restoring a sacred and fragile ecosystem,' Parley Australia CEO Christian Miller said. With a focus on prevention and action, the global ocean conservation group is working to end plastic pollution through education, coastal clean-ups, and long-term change. The organisation runs clean-up initiatives and offers volunteer, school and corporate engagement programs across the world. Among the thongs, jerrycans and plastic washed up on the golden beaches, volunteers came across something unexpected — a message in a bottle. Inside was a simple handwritten note: 'Call me.' When the team dialled the number, they were met with surprise and joy by a grandmother — a passionate ocean advocate who explained the bottle had been released just a week earlier by her twin granddaughters off Fitzroy Island, a resort island just off Cairns, almost 200km south of Cape Bedford. 'It was one of those unexpected moments that reminds you how connected we all are by the ocean,' Miller said. 'And a stark reminder of how quickly marine debris can travel between regions.' The team also removed dangerous debris found tangled around tree roots — a grim visual reminder of the slow and silent threat of plastic waste. These root-bound ropes and nets had become entrenched hazards to marine life and long-term sources of microplastic pollution, Parsley said. 'If you can see the impact of plastic pollution in the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living reef structure in the world, you realise it has become everyone's responsibility to let go of this silent killer plastic,' Miller said. 'When we work together, guided by Traditional knowledge, science, and shared purpose, we show what's possible — not just for the ocean, but for the future of the planet.' Parley Australia said the Cape Bedford clean-up is a strong example of what's possible when science, Traditional knowledge and grassroots action come together. Stream free on
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Is Bihar's high replacement rate a consequence of poverty?
According to the Sample Registration System report for 2021 released by the Registrar General of India on May 7, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is the average number of children that a woman is expected to have in her childbearing years, in India was 2.0 in 2021, the same as in 2020. While Delhi and West Bengal reported the lowest TFR of 1.4, Bihar reported the highest at 3.0. Is Bihar's high replacement rate a consequence of poverty? We discuss the question here. Guests: Saswata Ghosh, Associate Professor at the Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata; Prasenjit Bose, economist and activist Host: Shiv Sahay Singh You can now find The Hindu's podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for Parley by The Hindu. Write to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Wow, what a year': Dorset firm achieves record-breaking recycling
An organic recycling and renewable energy company produced more green energy than ever in 2024. Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions said its energy assets were "the true stars" of the year, generating enough energy to power more than 6,600 homes. In a record-breaking year, Eco recycled 61,191 tonnes of green waste, 36,960 tonnes of food waste, 51,462 tonnes of wood waste, 57,930 tonnes of excavated soils and 28,903 tonnes of sweet sweepings. This recycling and recovery effort prevented 116,434 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere by diverting waste from landfill. READ MORE: Hard plastic not being recycled in BCP but going to landfill Justin Dampney, Managing Director, Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd (Image: Eco Sustainable Solutions) Other highlights in Eco's annual sustainability report included the beginning of work on a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at its Parley Eco Park, set to be operational this October. The plant is expected to generate enough energy to heat more than 7,000 homes. The company also exceeded a five per cent carbon efficiency target by trialling alternatives to traditional diesel. Managing director Justin Dampney said: "Wow, what a year 2024 has been for all of us at Eco. "I'm incredibly proud of the initiatives, innovations and achievements we've accomplished." Founded in 1995, Eco Sustainable Solutions has an annual turnover of £17 million and employs 52 people. It has sites at Weymouth, Parley and Piddlehinton.
