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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UN Calls for Legal Action Against Plastic Pollution
In Nairobi, early 2022, delegates hugged each other as a resolution to end plastic pollution was endorsed at the session of the United Nations Environment Assembly. The Assembly has been taking historical action against plastic pollution since, working throughout 2022 to draw up a legally binding instrument that can be used worldwide to negate the…
The Nurdle Hurdle
What Are Nurdles and How Do They Harm Our Environment? By Beth Raffell, Guest Blogger Plastic pollution is everywhere, found in all shapes and sizes across our parks, gardens, coastlines and in our oceans. But have you heard about nurdles? Nurdles can be described as small plastic pellets that are about the size of a…
Big Fish ‘Nellie’ visits Chichester Cathedral
Our big fish, Nellie, is currently visiting the grounds of Chichester Cathedral, raising awareness of the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans and wildlife. Nellie has been moving around the local area since 2019. It will be in the Cathedral grounds throughout October. It is made from scrap metal, including old trailer parts and…
Evidence of microplastics carrying pathogens in our oceans
By Hannah Cooper, Final Straw Foundation Intern The dangers of microplastics to the marine environment are no stranger to us. From choking and starving marine life, to becoming entangled in habitats and creatures themselves. But could a new-found threat from microplastics pose a wider concern to both lives on land and at sea? A new…
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