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1. It’s Seriously Fun October’s forecast? 100% chance of fun. 31 days. 31 dips. Endless laughs. Whether you’re splashing with friends, braving a solo dip, or cheering others on, Dip a Day is guaranteed to make your October unforgettable. Fancy...

Our seas, rivers and lakes are life-giving. They boost our mood, connect us to nature, fuel adventure, and create memories that last a lifetime. But pollution and neglect are threatening these precious spaces. You may have seen the recent news...

If you know our story, you know it’s rooted in surfing. We began as a group of surfers who were sick of paddling out into polluted waves. Thirty-five years later, we’ve grown into a movement that campaigns not only for...

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Olympian Hector Pardoe has swum Loch Lomond, Windermere and Llyn Tegid is under 24 hours to help fight the sewage scandal.

No agreement reached on Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva as negotiations collapse once again Since 5th August 2025, world leaders, negotiators, campaigners, and corporate lobbyists have been gathering in Geneva for a critical moment in the fight against plastic pollution:...

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...

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