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One Person Can Make a Difference?

This weekend, I was part of the Brighton SAS Reps team, running the Paddle Out protest. At dinner that night, friends asked me, “How can what you do really make a difference?” And here’s my answer. Change has to start...

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Too polluted to protect?

Government reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations could make it impossible for some swimming spots to achieve bathing water status.

2017 Bathing Season Begins

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The 2017 Bathing Season begins today, while the weather may suggest otherwise, the bathing season marks the start of the warmest time of year and the best time to get in the sea! It is the time of year we...

SAS Call for Deposit Returns In Manifesto

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This year’s surprise general election will fall on World Oceans Day. We have written to the political parties’ manifesto teams, on behalf of our supporters, calling on them to include a deposit return system. The manifestos will be announced in...

National Litter Strategy – Deposit Return Systems Edging Closer!

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Surfers Against Sewage campaigning efforts bring plastic bottle deposits a step closer. The Government has just published the long-awaited National Litter Strategy for England and we welcome the news that deposit return systems will be seriously assessed as a measure...

The Big Spring Beach Clean 2017 – Head to your beaches!

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Join the Community Movement for Plastic Free Coastlines Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) & Ecover call for community beach clean volunteers nationwide to join them in the quest for plastic free coastlines. This April, 3rd – 9th, Surfers Against Sewage will...

‘Wasteland’ puts single-use plastic on the map

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Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has today announced a campaign to put the problem of single-use plastic waste on the map, and raise awareness of the growing issue of marine plastic pollution. In a bold new campaign, SAS will be rebranding...

Consultation On Greater Protection For More UK Beaches

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Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) welcomes Defra’s consultations on designating eight new bathing waters in Cornwall and one in Bournemouth. Designated bathing water’s benefit from weekly water quality testing and tighter environmental regulations. Surfers Against Sewage are strongly encouraging supporters to...