The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill, which was due to be voted on by MPs in Parliament on the 22nd January, has unfortunately been delayed again. Due to lockdown, government have decided to stop parliament from meeting on Fridays which are when Private Members Bills, like the Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill, would normally be debated. Like […]
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Sea Change – The hope, resilience & impact of Ocean Activism in 2020
As we started 2020, little did we know what the year had in store for the world. As the global pandemic swept the globe in March bringing so much anxiety, fear, sadness and financial challenges, we were all dramatically thrust into new ways of working, new ways of being and new ways of living on […]
Can You Guess The Judges?
The Plastic Free Awards are back for a second year to celebrate environmental champions across the UK. The awards will recognise people from all walks of life including young campaigners, community leaders, small businesses, charities, designers, entrepreneurs, sports clubs and schools, with a shared mission to stop plastic pollution. Do you know someone […]
The Comprehensive Spending Review: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Last week the Prime Minister set out his Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution that would kick start the government’s mission to reach net zero. Whilst we welcomed this plan to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy and restoring nature and biodiversity, we were clear that without significantly more […]
Grassroots Community Action Steps up Pressure for Plastic Reduction Targets
Communities are rising up against plastic pollution, deepening calls for action and using their collective voice more powerfully than ever. As thousands across the UK join the Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Protest, our Plastic Free Communities are converting on the ground action into specific calls on government and industry. Image: Lewis Arnold Keeping to the […]
Piping up to #EndSewagePollution: Petition delivered to Government
Following the continued emissions scandal exposed by our water quality report published last week, today, the 44,691 signature strong petition calling for an end to sewage pollution and a guarantee of safe seas and rivers all year round has been delivered directly to government. Handed in via an online call to the Secretary of State […]
Plastic Free Communities Rise to the Challenge
Plastic pollution is a problem that we at SAS are constantly waging war against, so news that a vessel had lost 11 shipping containers, some carrying plastic products, came as a devastating blow. On 20th October, HM Coastguard received a report from a vessel that 11 shipping containers (seven empty and four containing non-hazardous cargoes) […]
The Sewage Emissions Scandal Continues: SAS Water Quality Report Released
Released today, our 2020 water quality report reveals that water companies are still routinely discharging raw, untreated sewage into UK waters, polluting the environment, and placing people’s health at risk. The Water Quality Report highlights that water companies were responsible for almost 3,000 raw sewage pollution incidents at Bathing Waters in England and Wales from […]
The Environment Bill: It’s Back
The Environment Bill is finally back in parliament. But why does that matter? The Environment Bill is the new law that will set the groundwork for future environmental protection and natural restoration in England for decades to come. It will also set an example that Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to follow. The […]
Plastic Free Awards Are Back!
Calling all movers, shakers, and change-makers! We are excited to announce that the Plastic Free Awards are returning for their second year to celebrate those making the biggest waves in the fight against plastic pollution. The awards will be a unique opportunity to recognise the achievements of campaigners, innovators, small businesses and community champions across the UK […]