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The Outstanding Achievements of our Youth Ambassador
Billie, the 11-year-old Youth Ambassador for Final Straw Foundation, has made a remarkable impact on environmental conservation. Inspired by the work the charity delivers, she has organised successful beach cleans, spoken at our Youth Eco Conference, and petitioned to reduce plastic packaging. Billie has garnered awards and recognition for her outstanding work, inspiring hope for the future.
Join us at our Beach Cleans and Events for 2024
Find a list of upcoming events and beach cleans by the Final Straw Foundation for 2024 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!
The Ghost of Christmas Waste
The festive season can generate lots of waste, but the Final Straw Foundation offers some tips to help curb this. Primarily, try more sustainable packaging for online orders and use recyclable wrapping paper. Donating unwanted gifts instead of trashing them, as well as being mindful of Christmas food waste, can make a difference. Also, reducing plastic waste at Christmas is crucial, with options such as kerbside recycling, and plastic-free alternatives for gifts and food. Visit the full blog post to find out more!
Exciting New Project: Launching The Education Station!
Read all about our new Education Station project. This innovative initiative transforms collected plastics into functional items, promoting a circular approach to recycling. Join the movement for a plastic-free future, embracing responsible consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of plastic production. Explore more on our website!
The Dark Side of Black Friday: Unraveling its Environmental Impact
As the festive season approaches, so do two of the most anticipated shopping events of [...]
Emsworth’s Exciting Festive Charity Fun Run!
Sign up for a Festive Fun Run in Emsworth, Hants, on 3rd December 2023, raising money local charities the Final Straw Foundation & Verity's Gift.
Promotional Merchandising and the Planet
By Hannah Cooper Branded merchandise can be a great way to get your company or [...]
Paying for plastic: Has the plastic bag charge worked?
Hannah Cooper, Final Straw Foundation We know plastic bags can cause havoc if they enter [...]
Celebrating Chichester Harbour Photography Competition!
**Entry is now closed** Please book your tickets to see the exhibition here: Book Now [...]
A successful year for our educational outreach team!
By Georgina Maw, Head of Educational Outreach “Education is the passport to the future, for [...]
June clean-ups, beach schools and work experience students!
It's our busiest time of year, and we love it. Don't get cross when we [...]
