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We've Announced the Full Judging Panel!

We are excited to share the full list of judges who will be casting their eyes over your nominations and ultimately deciding on our 10 brilliant Plastic Free Awards winners. Bringing knowledge and experience from a wide range of sectors they are all passionate about the plastic pollution crisis.

Hugo Tagholm – CEO of Surfers Against SewageHelen Glover – Double Olympic Champion, three-times World Champion, twice European Champion and multiple World Cup gold-medal winnerRichard Walker – Managing Director of Iceland FoodsGillian Burke – BBC wildlife presenter and Biologist Lucy Siegle – British journalist and writerDr Paula Owen – Environmental campaigner and eco-innovatorBen Fogle – Award-winning broadcaster and adventurerLiz Bonnin – Wildlife BiologistSian Sutherland – Co-founder of campaign group A Plastic Planet

We are thrilled to have experts rooting for their favourite plastic free heroes, businesses, organisations and events!

When discussing the Plastic Free Awards, Lucy Siegle had this to say:

“Communities and individuals continue to lead the charge on plastics, saying no to unnecessary use that commits us to 500 years of hazardous waste. Unfortunately for policy makers, it is clear that this energy and focus from people across the UK will not stop until the problem is solved.

But the activists (and that’s what they are, even if some never expected to be!) from cafe owners and teachers to school kids and adventurers use their agency to think beyond the plastic pandemic. They’ve swept up progressive businesses and organisations with their enthusiasm, so we’ve decided to celebrate the very best. Credit where credit is due!”

Our judges can't wait to to receive your nominations and hear about all the great work happening around the UK to free where we live from single-use plastic.

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Have You Submitted a Nomination Yet?

We've had over 300 nominations so far but we know there are inspiring individuals and groups that we haven't heard about yet! So we are sending out an extra loud call to the following areas, we want to know what you're doing to tackle plastic pollution.

Reduce & Reuse Award:

Have you seen any awesome ideas to help reduce or plastic foot print or reuse existing plastics? From toy-swaps to recycled wrapping paper and wetsuit recycling systems to water fountain networks, we want to know about it!

Plastic-Free Venues & Events:

Music venues, farmers' markets, pubs and even tourist attractions are doing their bit. Do you know anywhere that is making great strides to remove plastic and become more sustainable? Tell us about them now!

Plastic Production Re-Innovation:

Whether it’s up-cycling old bouncy castles into bags or converting ghost fishing gear into sunglasses, do you know someone who is giving used plastics a new lease of life? We want to hear from inventors, entrepreneurs, designers, big-thinkers and everyone that knows them!⠀

Schools Champion:

We all know that children are our future but we want to hear about their amazing actions now! If you know of a school or student flying the flag for plastic-free living let us know today!

Sports Champion:

Is your local surf school, athletics group or football club making the switch to plastic free alternatives? Everything and everyone from individual sports stars to ace sports clubs can be in with a shot at winning an award, we just need you to tell us about them!

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There's not that long left to nominate your plastic free heroes! We want your nominations by Friday 6th September!!! So head to the Plastic Free Awards website today where you can also find out more about our fantastic judges.

Surfers Against Sewage

Wheal Kitty Workshops, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0RD

Tel: 01872 553 001

[email protected]

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