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.
Here are our top tips for avoiding single-use plastic and going for a more sustainable Christmas this year.
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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.
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.
The Final Straw Foundation welcomes the news that the UK Government has announced its plans to ban wet wipes that contain plastic.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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