Hi John,

Did you see us on Channel 4 News last week? 

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, 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 does make a difference. Read more about a town in Norway battling microplastics on their coastline 👇

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 👇

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...

💩  There were 2,108 SEWAGE POLLUTION ALERTS in the UK in January... 

...monitored by our SSRS app. Use the app to take direct action with your MP and water company leader, now. 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
• 927 communities and 5,70 businesses signed up to Plastic Free Communities
• Our Safer Seas and Rivers Service app reached 250,000 downloads
• 173,043 signatures on our Dirty Money petition to end sewage pollution