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Relay and Paris 2024 follows vehicles of official partners Coca-Cola , Banques Populaires, and Caisses d'Épargne, as part of the Olympic Torch Relay, seen outside Bayeux Cathedral during its epic journey across France, Normandy, France, on May 30, 2024. The 20th Olympic Torch Relay's journey begins at the venerated site of remembrance, Omaha Beach and the D-Day landing beaches, before moving on to Lisieux.
“Recycling alone will not solve the plastic pollution crisis” the letter highlights, with only 9% of all plastic waste ever generated being recycled. “Prioritizing the reduction of plastic production and transition to reuse systems” is crucial. A 10 percent increase in reusable beverage packaging globally by 2030 could eliminate the need for over 1 trillion single-use plastic bottles and cups, according to research by Oceana.
“Without action, we will lose even more opportunities to be active, to look after our health, to connect communities” said Chris Boardman CBE, currently chair of Sport England, “so we have a duty to act now to protect these things that we love.”
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