From beach cleaning to the Commonwealth Games: Artist hopes King's baton raises awareness of threat of ocean plastic

A King's Baton crafted from discarded plastic is set to feature in the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow this week, carrying an environmental message about ocean plastic pollution. The artist behind the baton hopes the high-profile event will raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic waste to the world's oceans. The baton's journey to the Commonwealth Games began with beach cleaning efforts to collect the plastic used in its creation.