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Small plastic pellets and discs are washing up across the UK, from Camber Sands in Sussex, to South Wales and now Lyme Regis in Dorset. With volunteers and local councils left to largely to deal with the clean-up. They are...

The Special Administration Regime or SAR is a term that SAS and other environmental organisations are starting to talk about more publicly when it comes to the water industry. With the constant flow (excuse the pun) of headlines surrounding water...

The Welsh Government is consulting on how to deliver a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that truly works for people and planet and we need your voice.  A DRS adds a small refundable deposit to drink containers (like cans, glass, and...

From Geneva to Rosebank: If you meant it, prove it Back in August 2025, the world gathered in Geneva for what was meant to be the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty. Delegates from more than 170...

After years of campaigning, consultations, and cautious optimism, this month marks a major shift in the fight against plastic pollution in the UK. As of October 2025, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for packaging officially enters its enforcement phase...

Plastic is being produced and consumed at unsustainable levels, driving pollution, fuelling the climate crisis, and threatening public health. The science is clear, and the solutions already exist – what’s missing is the political will and strong legislation to deliver...

Today, we’re lifting the lid on sewage secrecy in Scotland. For the very first time, live sewage alerts are now available north of the border through our Safer Seas & Rivers Service (SSRS) app. This is the only service of...

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