Grace O'Sullivan MEP @GraceOSllvn@respublicae.eu

@ChellaDug @europeangreens @GreensEFA @greenparty_ie Awful. Unfortunately a lot of those plastic bottles don't get recycled or are 'downcycled' into more plastic bags which we don't need. Time to cut the production of plastic at its source 💪

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@adhddoyle @sendboyle @europeangreens @GreensEFA @greenparty_ie It's awful - then it all ends up in our soil, in our rivers, in our oceans and eventually in our food! Great to hear more people engaging in local litter picks though, fair play 💪

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@handsomepostie @europeangreens @GreensEFA @greenparty_ie Fully agree! If only fruits came with some sort of natural protective layer 😉 In the plans we have for packaging waste legislation at EU level we are looking to end individual plastic wrapping for fruit and veg once and for all.

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@Clare_DuffyIre @europeangreens @GreensEFA @greenparty_ie Some good news there. We have introduced a new bottle and can return scheme coming into force early next year. I am also negotiating to make it obligatory for every EU country to have a scheme - no more slacking! 💪

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I am currently negotiating to radically cut the mountains of plastic and packaging waste you are forced to buy and then dispose of 💸

I’m interested in hearing your recent experiences with unnecessary packaging and plastic on the shelves.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/left-wing-lawmakers-to-prioritise-waste-prevention-in-new-eu-packaging-law/

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Last year we succeeded in securing an EU commitment to phase out environmentally harmful subsidies, despite opposition from Member States.

It is estimated that taxpayers fork out €20bn every year in subsidies that drive overfishing.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X19303677

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As Biden tours Ireland, good to hear the US is a first mover in the fight against overfishing! 🎣

Massive public subsidies to industrial fisheries can be better used to support small-scale fisheries, coastal communities and families impacted by overfishing.
RT @Reuters: US becomes first major fishing nation to ratify subsidies deal -WTO chief https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-becomes-first-major-fishing-nation-ratify-subsidies-deal-wto-chief-2023-04-12/?taid=64366e62671343000110455c&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

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Sending beef and dairy around the world at the expense of our own soil, sea and river health is neither a good deal for farmers nor Ireland.

Good to get a chance to speak to @farmersjournal recently on how the EU can support a better outcome for both.

https://www.farmersjournal.ie/we-have-no-international-commitment-to-feed-the-world-green-mep-757658

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Home is the Sailor: @PatLawless17 , legendary lone and elite sailor tied up the Green Rebel at Dingle marina this lunchtime. Fresh in from South Africa!

An honour to meet such an inspiring gentleman. He must have a book in him after this last journey !

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Emily & Dan are Caretakers of Great Blasket Island @gbisland this year!

A stunning setting surrounded by gorgeous wildlife - I might apply myself in the future!! 😅

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In awe of Flossie's determination and continuing energy to keep our beaches and oceans clean. If you're not following, check out her work ⬇️!!
RT @flossiebeachcl1: 88.5kgs - Dollymount Beach in 1 hour…this was only a small section of the beach! #plasticpollution @GraceOSllvn

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Next stop - the Blaskets!

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✊️Radical action is desperately needed to save species and reverse the biodiversity crisis we are seeing here in Ireland and globally.

I'm hopeful that the nature of the creation of these recommendations will ensure they are smoothly adopted across the political spectrum
RT @aoibhinn_ni_s: The report & recommendations from @CitizAssembly on Biodiversity Loss is launched! Amazing to see so many people there, including a number of farming organisations & environmen…

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🇪🇺Team Green Europe (in Ireland 🇮🇪) this morning!

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Terry Reintke - Trailblazer!

Really inspiring evening here with the @younggreens in Dublin. Talking intersectional feminism, activist perseverance, Repeal & Marriage Equality - lots to inspire us all!

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We're looking specifically at the type of marine waste washing ashore- a lot of food packaging which I'm hoping to tackle with my work on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation!

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Exploring Beautiful #Bray this morning!

We explored Bray Head with Biodiversity Bray, before heading off for a quick beach clean with @flossiebeachcl1 .

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🇪🇺Looking forward to welcoming @TerryReintke tomorrow to Dublin with the @younggreens!

Terry has been a Trailblazer for youth and minorities rights in the Parliament since her election in 2014. She's an inspiring activist and co-leader of the @GreensEFA group in the EP

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