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Live Coverage from Geneva – The 2025 Global Plastics Treaty Talks From 5th - 14th August 2025, world leaders, negotiators, campaigners, and corporate lobbyists are gathering in Geneva for a critical moment in the fight against plastic pollution: the final...

What is the Global Plastics Treaty, why is it important for ending plastic pollution? And what will Surfers Against Sewage be doing there? From 5th – 14th August 2025, negotiators from over 145 countries will meet in Geneva to finally...

This Plastic Free July, thousands joined The People vs Plastic week of action, sending one clear message: enough is enough - we need the UK Government to step up now. From local protests to Trash Mobs in schools and Million...

It's like putting lipstick on a pig...

An open letter to the Government, signed by a coalition of environmental and civil society groups

In my time as a rep for Surfers Against Sewage in Brighton, I’ve met some unforgettable characters — the kind of people you don’t cross paths with in everyday life. I’ve shared the beach with a drag queen chanting at...

The overproduction and consumption of plastic is polluting our planet, contributing to the climate crisis, and harming public health. We know the science and have the solutions but require the political ambition and legislation to enact change. The upcoming Global...

The 2025 SAS Ball was nothing short of incredible. Rain or shine, you showed up, danced hard, and made it a night to remember. Wow. We’re still buzzing after an absolutely magical, windswept, and unforgettable night on the cliffs of...

Olympic open water swimmer Hector Pardoe is attempting a first - to swim Loch Lomond, Lake Windermere and Llyn Tegid all in 24 Hours. Scotland, England and Wales' biggest lakes in aid of SAS