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Sustainability is an ever-growing necessity in today’s world and golf courses are joining the global movement In 2018, Forbes stated that 9 million tons of plastic infiltrate the ocean every year. With this in mind, golf courses all over the world are making conscious decisions to eliminate plastic. From the preservation of wildlife to promoting a low-carbon future, the golf community is making more and more changes to contribute to the worldwide movement to put the environment first. “An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfillment.” – Sir David Attenborough, renowned biologist By Jenna Heidstrom Group selfie at Annesley Links Marketing Manager, Golfscrape (UAE). Email: [email protected] Volume 4 • Issue 50 37