Forty plastic-free days: Church of England joins MPs in Lent anti-waste drive

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Christians urged to give up single-use plastics until Easter to help 'care for God's creation', as numerous MPs back campaign to cut down on waste

The Church of England is urging Christians give up single-use plastics for Lent in order to "help care for God's creation", offering worshippers a range of eco tips for cutting out plastics from everyday...

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