Hannah Cooper, Final Straw Foundation We know plastic bags can cause havoc if they enter the marine environment. Often confused for food such as jellyfish or algae, plastic bags are ingested by countless marine creatures. This leaves them with stomachs full of plastic and, unable to ingest anything else with nutritious value, these creatures often…
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How the global South is disproportionately affected by plastic pollution
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…
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…
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…
Plastic-free lunchbox swaps – how to be green on the go
Lunchtime can be a tricky one for single-use disposable plastics. It’s all too easy to grab individually packaged treats wrapped in layers of plastic over more sustainable options. We know that cost and convenience are paramount when packing a lunchbox and neither of those should be sacrificed for a more sustainable snack. Here are our…
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