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Did you see us on Channel 4 News last week? [[link removed]]

Our CEO, Giles, rightly called out the Environment Agency and government for prioritising political spin over public safety. This deep-dive on the mishandling of Bathing Water Classifications is a must-watch, [[link removed]] combining shocking revelations with clear explainers on a complex area of the sewage scandal.

Give it ten minutes of your time 👇

Norway's plastic battle: the science of a beach clean

We know that it can seem like beach cleans are just scratching the surface of ending plastic pollution. But every local clean we do, and every large plastic item we remove, eliminates the likelihood of millions of smaller items entering the ecosystem.

And so every clean [[link removed]] does make a difference. Read more about a town in Norway battling microplastics on their coastline 👇

Beach cleaning science in Norway [[link removed]]

Other countries have successfully had a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for years. And we've been promised one in the UK. So, where is it?

A deposit return scheme is a no-brainer for everyone who doesn't profit from pollution. But businesses and plastic producers are pushing back.

Louise, our Policy Officer, looks into it 👇

What's happened to the UK's proposed DRS? [[link removed]]

The problem with bio-plastic

Feeling confused about the difference between “bio-degradable and degradable”, “plant-based and bio-based”? And what does “compostable” actually mean? You’re not alone. There are mountains of articles, hundreds of products, tonnes of jargon and greenwashing galore.

Emma, our expert from the Plastic Free Communities team, gives us the lowdown...

What's the deal with bioplastics? [[link removed]]

💩 There were 2,108 SEWAGE POLLUTION ALERT [[link removed]]S in the UK in January...

...monitored by our SSRS app. [[link removed]] Use the app to take direct action with your MP and water company leader, now [[link removed]]. Let them know you won't stand for this shit.

In 2023, the Surfers Against Sewage community made a huge impact for the ocean. Check out some headline stats below and then dive into the full report for all the details.

93,906 volunteers took part in a Million Mile Clean [[link removed]]927 communities and 5,70 businesses signed up to Plastic Free Communities [[link removed]]Our Safer Seas and Rivers Service [[link removed]] app reached 250,000 downloads173,043 signatures on our Dirty Money petition [[link removed]] to end sewage pollution Check out our 2023 Impact Report 👈 [[link removed]]

For the ocean,

🌊 Jade, Communications Officer

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Surfers Against Sewage

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Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

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