New bin rescues marine life from plastic pollution

A new green bin designed to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans has been set up in Weymouth.

The town council teamed up with marine conservation charity the GreenSeas Trust to install a bin designed to raise awareness about the impact of plastic on sea life.

The new Bin for Green Seas is shaped like an orange and white lifebuoy with a small hole for people to dispose of their plastic bottles.

"Throw marine life a lifeline" is the tagline written on the bins along with pictures of sea creatures, including a dolphin, turtle and jellyfish, swimming with a plastic bag and bottle.

Its distinctive design aims to encourage people to bin their plastic waste.

The bin was unveiled at Weymouth's promenade near the Jubilee Clock by the town's Mayor Caroline Nickinson and the charity's founder Fazilette Khan on Thursday.

The latest installation in Weymouth forms the charity's nationwide effort to raise awareness about plastic waste in our oceans.

A total of 22 other BinForGreenSeas units are located in coastal areas across the UK, and one overseas in Qatar, making Weymouth's new bin the charity's 24th installation.

Nickinson, said she felt proud to unveil the new "eye-catching bin" on the town's promenade.

"Having it there is a reminder to tourists and locals to responsibly dispose of their plastic waste and prevent it ending up on our beautiful beach or floating out to sea," she said.

Khan described Weymouth's seafront as the perfect place for a new bin.

"It sends a clear message that protecting our oceans starts on our streets, with both residents and visitors playing their part," she said.