By Hannah Cooper, Campaign Assistant When looking at the statistics, it’s easy to assume that the UK is far from the worst offender when it comes to the global issue of plastic pollution. The Philippines is currently the biggest contributor to plastic pollution in the oceans, followed by India, Malaysia and China. In fact, all…
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A Right Royal Clean-Up!
Back in December 2022, we were very over-excited to coin the idea of a huge clean-up event we nicknamed ‘The Right Royal Clean-Up’ to coincide with the Coronation weekend for King Charles III. A few weeks later, it was announced nationally that the Monday bank holiday tied to the coronation would be a day to…
International Day of Happiness March 20th
Today is the UN’s International Day of Happiness. While everyone will have a different view and understanding of what makes them happy, for many of us, being outside and in nature is important for our well-being. If you are lucky enough to be able to get to the coast, you may find that the ocean…
International Day of Action for Rivers March 14th 2023
Exploring our extraordinary chalk streams We are unbelievably lucky to be based on the south coast of England, nestled between the beautiful Solent and the South Downs National Park. Not only are we close to the ocean, which we are working hard to protect, but our position at the foot of the South Downs also…
Plastic-Free Day 2023
We would love you to join us by taking part in our annual plastic-free day, which is fast approaching on Friday, May the 5th – just before the 97th birthday of the legend that is Sir David Attenborough! Each year, we encourage schools, businesses and individuals to take part in a day that will hopefully…
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