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  • Record Breaking Year for the Education Outreach Team

    We are thrilled to announce a highly successful year of educational outreach, marked by significant [...]

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    A New Dawn for Climate and Nature?

    After 14 years of Conservative rule, the UK has ushered in a Labour government. The [...]

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    Reduce Plastic Waste: Simple Swaps for Plastic Free July

    This Plastic Free July, we invite you to join us in making simple yet impactful changes to your daily routine. By swapping everyday items for environmentally friendly alternatives, we can all contribute to a healthier planet.

  • FSF Events for The Great Big Green Week

    We are holding three events to mark The Great Big Green Week including a beach clean, a kid's upcycling workshop and a Borrow Bag session.

  • Plastic-Free Day 24 ‘Wrap-Up’

    Every year we hold a Plastic-Free Day. It's a day to evaluate how much plastic we use and a chance to reflect on how we can reduce our dependence on it.

  • UK to Ban Wet Wipes Containing Plastic

    The Final Straw Foundation welcomes the news that the UK Government has announced its plans to ban wet wipes that contain plastic.

  • Plastic-Free Day 2024

    We would love for you to join us by taking part in our annual plastic-free day on Wednesday, the 8th of May - just before the 98th birthday of the legend Sir David Attenborough!

  • SHOCKING RESULTS – The Big Plastic Count 2024

    Over a week in March, 224,381 people took part in The Big Plastic Count, carefully counting how much plastic they used and how it was disposed of…and the results are truly mind-blowing!

  • We are recruiting!

    We are absolutely stoked to be recruiting for a Community and Volunteering Officer to join [...]

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    Spring into Action: Easter Waste and How to Combat it

    With spring around the corner and daffodils in bloom, it’s time to start thinking about Easter. We love Easter (especially the chocolate!), but like any other holiday, the waste produced over the Easter period is excessive, to say the least.

  • The Invisible Cloud: Understanding Digital Pollution

    Digital pollution is the hidden downside of digital technology, contributing to global carbon emissions and e-waste. Data centres, energy-hungry devices, and e-waste build up all play a part. To combat this, one can declutter digital space, recycle old gadgets, choose energy-efficient devices, support sustainable brands, and spread awareness. Together, small steps can lead to significant change.