The world’s largest coral reef system, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef stretches out for over 1,600 miles and unlike the frequently repeated myth about the Great Wall of China, can actually be seen from outer space.

Visited by million of tourists each year, the reef is home to thousands of fish species, as well as whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

But the reef is in immense danger, severely affected by climate change, global warming and coral bleaching.

Without drastically cutting down carbon emissions, the situation will worsen irreversibly.

While the situation needs dramatic, large-scale action, we can all play our small part by living in an environmentally friendly way every day.

That means making small changes like walking to work instead of driving, recycling as much as possible and using eco-friendly cleaning products such as Ecover at home.

Its washing-up liquid bottles are made with 100% recycled PCR plastic and the formula is plant-based, using only vegan-friendly ingredients as opposed to fossil fuel-based ingredients (which have been linked to coral bleaching) meaning it’s the cleanest washing-up you’ll ever do.

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