What to Expect at a FSF Beach Clean
If you’re thinking about joining us on a beach [...]
Why Wet Wipes Are Blocking Our Pipes and Polluting Our Planet
Wet wipes, often marketed as flushable, significantly contribute to sewer blockages, resulting in £200 million in annual costs for water companies in the UK. These products create harmful fatbergs and increase pollution on beaches. The solution is simple: follow the 3 P’s rule and dispose of wet wipes in the bin to protect the planet.
Relaunching Our Free Business Sustainability Accreditation!
The free accreditation scheme, originally for marine businesses, is expanding to various industries to combat single-use plastic waste and enhance sustainability practices. Launched in 2022, it now supports hospitality, sports, retail, and more, offering three levels of accreditation. This initiative boosts brand reputation and assists in meeting environmental standards.
Chemical pollution increases more than 100-fold after sewage discharges in south-coast waters, shocking new study reports
As a founding partner of the Clean Harbours Partnership, [...]
Limited edition FSF X O’Neill rash vests and sun shirts!
In a purpose-driven collaboration, the Final Straw Foundation and [...]
Highway Runoff: An Overlooked Environmental Threat
Combating water pollution is at the forefront of our work [...]
A Guide to Sustainable New Year Decluttering
By Annie Button Studies show that UK households throw away [...]
2024: A Fantastic Year for Final Straw Foundation
2024 was a brilliant year for us! We have [...]
Join us at our Beach Cleans and Events for 2025
Find a list of upcoming events and beach cleans by the Final Straw Foundation for 2025 here! We try to run at least one public beach clean per month, and manage attendance of these events using ticketsource or other sign-up websites so that we have an idea of numbers. Thanks!
Supporting Final Straw Foundation: Lessons From A Boat
On December 12, the ‘Lessons From a Boat’ team will participate in The World's Toughest Row, a 3,000-mile unsupported race across the Atlantic, raising £200,000 for charities and gathering data on marine plastic waste. Comprising four passionate members, they aim to broadcast educational lessons while facing extreme ocean conditions.
