City of Sydney has launched a new business pledge that will dramatically reduce single-use plastics. Industry leaders from the hospitality, events and property sectors came together to sign up to the Sydney Single-use Pledge.

This month an ambitious project to rid our oceans of plastics by 2050 moved into full operation in the Great Pacific Garage Patch. The vision of one young man, Boyan Slat has brought together environmentalism, entrepreneurism and technology. Read more about The Ocean CleanUp, and their bold plans for the future.