By Hannah Cooper Branded merchandise can be a great way to get your company or event’s name out there. Whether it’s pens, t-shirts, or key rings, companies big and small are utilising this marketing technique every day to make an impression. And it works! According to the British Promotional Merchandise Association, 96% of people who…
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Paying for plastic: Has the plastic bag charge worked?
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…
A successful year for our educational outreach team!
By Georgina Maw, Head of Educational Outreach “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today.”Malcolm X This quote resonates with me when I reflect on our educational endeavours. The whole purpose of our workshops, conferences, wild beach schools and assemblies is to inspire children in the present by…
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 say that it’s almost been too hot and sunny for beach cleaning, but the tans are coming on nicely through the factor 30…! Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been lucky enough to run some fantastic events, including our…
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…
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