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  1. :morty:

    - The UK produces 1.6Mil+ tonnes of e-waste annually

    - That's 23.9kg per person

    - 70% of it is not recycled

    - Today the Guardian reported that thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid is added to sewage and spread on farms throughout England

    Consumers and businesses can responsibly recycle their EOL IT equipment with GreenCore where we use it to empower communities, charities, and nonprofits - greencore.org.uk

  2. :morty: #FridayFact

    - The UK produces 1.6Mil+ tonnes of e-waste annually

    - That's 23.9kg per person

    - 70% of it is not recycled

    - Today the Guardian reported that thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid is added to sewage and spread on farms throughout England

    Consumers and businesses can responsibly recycle their EOL IT equipment with GreenCore where we use it to empower communities, charities, and nonprofits - greencore.org.uk

    #ewaste #recycling #EOL

  3. :morty: #FridayFact

    - The UK produces 1.6Mil+ tonnes of e-waste annually

    - That's 23.9kg per person

    - 70% of it is not recycled

    - Today the Guardian reported that thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid is added to sewage and spread on farms throughout England

    Consumers and businesses can responsibly recycle their EOL IT equipment with GreenCore where we use it to empower communities, charities, and nonprofits - greencore.org.uk

    #ewaste #recycling #EOL

  4. :morty: #FridayFact

    - The UK produces 1.6Mil+ tonnes of e-waste annually

    - That's 23.9kg per person

    - 70% of it is not recycled

    - Today the Guardian reported that thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid is added to sewage and spread on farms throughout England

    Consumers and businesses can responsibly recycle their EOL IT equipment with GreenCore where we use it to empower communities, charities, and nonprofits - greencore.org.uk

    #ewaste #recycling #EOL

  5. Random #FridayFact for you fine folks:

    Today I learned utility poles are generally buried 10% of their height plus 2 ft. Typical poles are 30 ft: 25 above 5 below. #todayilearned #til #TMYK

  6. Random #FridayFact for you fine folks:

    Today I learned utility poles are generally buried 10% of their height plus 2 ft. Typical poles are 30 ft: 25 above 5 below. #todayilearned #til #TMYK

  7. Random #FridayFact for you fine folks:

    Today I learned utility poles are generally buried 10% of their height plus 2 ft. Typical poles are 30 ft: 25 above 5 below. #todayilearned #til #TMYK

  8. Random #FridayFact for you fine folks:

    Today I learned utility poles are generally buried 10% of their height plus 2 ft. Typical poles are 30 ft: 25 above 5 below. #todayilearned #til #TMYK

  9. Random #FridayFact for you fine folks:

    Today I learned utility poles are generally buried 10% of their height plus 2 ft. Typical poles are 30 ft: 25 above 5 below. #todayilearned #til #TMYK

  10. DYK that almost two thirds of the 🌍’s children live in a country affected by conflict? We 🇪🇺 are committed to promote, protect, fulfil & respect the rights of the child is a global commitment. #FridayFact

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  11. DYK that almost two thirds of the 🌍’s children live in a country affected by conflict? We 🇪🇺 are committed to promote, protect, fulfil & respect the rights of the child is a global commitment. #FridayFact

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  12. DYK that 1 in 2 children 🌍wide are victims of violence each year? We must combat violence against children & ensure child protection. That is why the 🇪🇺 strategy on the Rights of the Child aims to help children grow free from violence. #FridayFact t.co/71wIWmOZrU

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  13. DYK that 1 in 2 children 🌍wide are victims of violence each year? We must combat violence against children & ensure child protection. That is why the 🇪🇺 strategy on the Rights of the Child aims to help children grow free from violence. #FridayFact t.co/71wIWmOZrU

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  14. DYK that 22.2% of children in the 🇪🇺 are at risk of poverty or social exclusion? That is why the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child 🇪🇺 aims to fight poverty & promote inclusive health and education systems. #FridayFact t.co/NZEl1WTLst

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  15. DYK that 22.2% of children in the 🇪🇺 are at risk of poverty or social exclusion? That is why the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child 🇪🇺 aims to fight poverty & promote inclusive health and education systems. #FridayFact t.co/NZEl1WTLst

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  16. DYK that 1 in 3 persons in the 🌍 is a child? Yet, only few policy & legal documents are accessible for children. That's why the 🇪🇺 Strategy on the Rights of the Child EU actions aims to empower them to be active citizens of democratic societies. #FridayFact t.co/yIJ8HkQdLj

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  17. DYK that 1 in 3 persons in the 🌍 is a child? Yet, only few policy & legal documents are accessible for children. That's why the 🇪🇺 Strategy on the Rights of the Child EU actions aims to empower them to be active citizens of democratic societies. #FridayFact t.co/yIJ8HkQdLj

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  18. #FridayFact: Do you know 4 reasons why we tackle #inequalities?
    💨🔥 to fight climate change
    🎒📚 to unlock human potential
    👣🥣 to reduce poverty
    👩🏽‍🎓🌍 to build a gender equal world
    #GlobalGateway

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  19. #FridayFact: Do you know 4 reasons why we tackle #inequalities?
    💨🔥 to fight climate change
    🎒📚 to unlock human potential
    👣🥣 to reduce poverty
    👩🏽‍🎓🌍 to build a gender equal world
    #GlobalGateway

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  20. #FridayFact: #DYK Nearly half of the 🌍's agricultural workforce is female - but fewer than 1 in 5 landholders is a woman. The EU 🇪🇺 helps put women at the forefront of sustainable land management with projects like Women & Forests in 🇨🇮 and the Gender Action Plan. 🌱#HerLand🌱 t.co/BkvSTJFvE3

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  21. #FridayFact: #DYK Nearly half of the 🌍's agricultural workforce is female - but fewer than 1 in 5 landholders is a woman. The EU 🇪🇺 helps put women at the forefront of sustainable land management with projects like Women & Forests in 🇨🇮 and the Gender Action Plan. 🌱#HerLand🌱 t.co/BkvSTJFvE3

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  22. #DYK : Humans account for 0.01% of 🌎's biomass. As a comparison:
    🌳 Plants = 82%
    🦠 Bacteria = 13%
    🦊 Animals = 0.4%
    Via #GlobalGateway, 🇪🇺 is investing w/ partners in biodiversity recovery & climate action. #FridayFact

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  23. #DYK : Humans account for 0.01% of 🌎's biomass. As a comparison:
    🌳 Plants = 82%
    🦠 Bacteria = 13%
    🦊 Animals = 0.4%
    Via #GlobalGateway, 🇪🇺 is investing w/ partners in biodiversity recovery & climate action. #FridayFact

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  24. #FridayFact: Protecting our plants is 🔑 to sustaining our planet's health. 🌿 Through #GlobalGateway, we work respecting the nature of our partner countries by:

    🌱 supporting biodiversity conservation
    🌱 preventing deforestation
    🌱 strengthening sustainable livelihoods

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  25. #FridayFact: Protecting our plants is 🔑 to sustaining our planet's health. 🌿 Through #GlobalGateway, we work respecting the nature of our partner countries by:

    🌱 supporting biodiversity conservation
    🌱 preventing deforestation
    🌱 strengthening sustainable livelihoods

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  26. #FridayFact: Every minute, 28 girls under 18 are forced into marriage globally. ⏱️ The 🇪🇺 is taking action to #EndChildMarriage by supporting initiatives that empower girls and protect their rights.

    Join us in saying NO to child marriage!

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  27. #FridayFact: Every minute, 28 girls under 18 are forced into marriage globally. ⏱️ The 🇪🇺 is taking action to #EndChildMarriage by supporting initiatives that empower girls and protect their rights.

    Join us in saying NO to child marriage!

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  28. #FridayFact:
    130 countries no longer criminalise consensual same-sex activities. Yet, the journey towards equality and non-discrimination continues.

    The EU's 🇪🇺 external cooperation efforts strive for a world free from discrimination. Together always – United in Diversity.🌈

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_Partnershi

  29. #FridayFact:
    130 countries no longer criminalise consensual same-sex activities. Yet, the journey towards equality and non-discrimination continues.

    The EU's 🇪🇺 external cooperation efforts strive for a world free from discrimination. Together always – United in Diversity.🌈

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_Partnershi

  30. #FridayFact:
    130 countries no longer criminalise consensual same-sex activities. Yet, the journey towards equality and non-discrimination continues.

    The EU's 🇪🇺 external cooperation efforts strive for a world free from discrimination. Together always – United in Diversity.🌈

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_Partnershi

  31. #FridayFact: Forests are home to 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants & insects, help us tackle climate change but are disappearing quickly. 🇪🇺 €1 billion contribution helps partner countries protect, restore and sustainably manage forests worldwide.🌲🌲🌲

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s

  32. #FridayFact: Protecting our plants is 🔑 to sustaining our planet's health. 🌿

    Through #GlobalGateway, we work respecting the nature of our partner countries by:

    🌱 supporting biodiversity conservation
    🌱 preventing deforestation
    🌱 strengthening sustainable livelihoods

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_Partnershi

  33. #FridayFact: Protecting our plants is 🔑 to sustaining our planet's health. 🌿

    Through #GlobalGateway, we work respecting the nature of our partner countries by:

    🌱 supporting biodiversity conservation
    🌱 preventing deforestation
    🌱 strengthening sustainable livelihoods

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_Partnershi

  34. #FridayFact: 54% of people have basic digital skills in Europe. 🇪🇺 wants to help teachers equip every student with the digital skills they need to thrive in a digital world. Learn more about proposals for Council recommendations here ➡️ europa.eu/!kQMMV4 @EU_Commission

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EU_UNGeneva/s