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 […]
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ASK YOUR MP TO PIPE UP TO #ENDSEWAGEPOLLUTION
UPDATE: The second reading of The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill has been delayed. With lockdowns in place across the UK , parliamentary time is being understandably devoted to COVID-19. This just gives you more time to get in touch with your MP and demand they pipe up for rivers when the Bill returns. ************************************************ Over 40,000 of […]
Periods, Plastic and The Environment
Period plastic is often missed out of the conversation on single-use plastics. We recently celebrated a massive campaign win; single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds have been banned in England! But, on Europe’s beaches, straws and stirrers are only the 7th most common single-use plastic items found; period products are 5th [1]. This isn’t […]
TAKE ACTION: Complete The Ocean And Climate Survey
As we reach Earth’s environmental tipping points, 2021 will be a critical year for climate action. We want to hear your thoughts and concerns relating to the ocean and climate crisis. Are you worried about climate change? What do you think the causes of climate change are? How does climate change affect the ocean? […]
MP CALLS FOR NEW LAW TO #ENDSEWAGEPOLLUTION
UPDATE: The second reading of The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill has been delayed. With lockdowns in place across the UK , parliamentary time is being understandably devoted to COVID-19. This just gives you more time to get in touch with your MP and demand they pipe up for rivers when the Bill returns. ************************************************ Today the mission […]
Safer Seas Service: Highly Commended For Digital Innovation Of The Year!
Safer Seas Service App has been highly commended for digital innovation of the year at the 2020 Third Sector Awards! We are super stoked that the app has been recognised for its innovative and unique features that provide real-time water quality alerts straight to your phone. Following the re-launch earlier this year, the Safer Seas […]
Join the giving revolution this Christmas
Surfers Against Sewage is proud to be part of innovative product line-up from Advent of Change Surfers Against Sewage are pleased to announce that we are part of a unique product line-up for Christmas 2020, alongside 47 other charities. The feel-good festive range has been revealed in partnership with John Lewis by the non-profit social […]
Coming Soon … The Pupil Power Assembly
On November 13th we will be broadcasting live to Plastic Free Schools participants across the UK with our first ever Pupil Power Assembly. Our ocean and climate is changing. Pupils need to be at the heart of driving positive environmental change in schools and communities across the UK. The Plastic Free Schools Pupil Power Assembly […]
Water Companies Performance Deteriorates for 2nd Year Running
Last year, it was abundantly clear that the performance of water companies was unacceptable, but have they listened? Clearly not. Today, the Environment Agency reported that the performance of water and sewage companies continues to decline for a second year in a row. We continue to see water companies putting the profits of their […]
URGENT: Calling All South West Water Customers To #EndSewagePollution From The Inside
We are planning an exciting new campaign action to influence South West Water from the inside. As part of a new scheme, South West Water (SWW) have announced they are providing their customers with the opportunity to hold shares in their business. SWW supposedly ‘outperformed’ its last business plan providing them with an excess […]