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We are appealing for a new wave of Ocean Conservation Volunteers to join our Regional Reps Programme across the UK. We are now looking for more beach-loving volunteers to join our Regional Reps Programme as we aim to expand this...

However you voted in the referendum, now more than ever, the environment needs organisations like Surfers Against Sewage and we need vocal, active supporters like you to write to your MP with a brief, clear message that the protection of our...

The recent decision taken by the UK to leave the European Union has left the nation with serious uncertainties, not least about protecting our environment.  Ironically, I learnt of the result of the referendum on my way back from Spain, having just...

EU Member States asked to deliver final decisive effort for Europe to break free from single-use plastic bags. Only 4 months away from the transposition deadline of the EU Plastic bags directive, environmental NGOs celebrate today the 7th edition of...

Surfers Against Sewage launches new website to empower grassroots surf activists to campaign against environmental vandalism destroying unique surf spots. Surfers Against Sewage believes that all surfers should take stewardship for our surfing environment and carry out actions to preserve...

The importance of European Directives in Protecting our Green and Blue Spaces. The European Union has a strong track record of environmental protection, driving environmental reform through tougher legislation to protect our oceans, countryside, waterways and air quality. Shamefully, before...

£100,000 from players of People’s Postcode Lottery will help us clean up even more beaches We are delighted to have been awarded an incredible £100,000 by People’s Postcode Trust to grow its highly effective network of marine conservation volunteers around the...

The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) is once again supporting the Break The Bag Habit coalition and renewing their calls for the 5p charge on plastic bags to be extended to small shops in England as a new poll...

Public behind plastic bag charge as support for anti-litter measure increases SAS And our Break The Bag Habit partners  call for universal charge as poll shows public confusion over limited regulations As the Government collects carrier bag usage statistics for the...