If you're taking your dog to the beach this half term then don't forget the poo bags, and if you see birds or seals on the beach please put your dog back on their lead.🐶❤️🐾⠀

#LeaveOnlyPawPrints #LOVEmyBEACH #Beach #Dogs #DogPoop #FurryFriends #CleanerSeas #ProtectOurWildlife

If you're heading to the beach this half term don't forget to take your reusable water bottle. ♻

7.7 billion plastic bottles are bought across the UK each year, many of these end up in the sea🐟

#WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics #ReduceYourPlasticUse #SaveOurSeas #LOVEmyBEACH

It's our final Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀
Most toothpastes come in non-recyclable plastic packaging and often contain harsh ingredients that can be harmful to marine wildlife? 🐟
Why not try using a natural and plastic free alternative!
#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics

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Dog poo contains about 300 times more bacteria than human poo!!

💩💩💩 Always #BagItBinIt . ⠀

#LOVEmyBEACH #BinIt4Beaches #ShowWaterSomeLove
#LeaveOnlyPawPrints

It's our penultimate Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Did you know most moisturisers come in plastic bottles and contain harsh chemicals that can harm wildlife? 🐟

Why not try using a natural and plastic free alternative?♻🌊

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics

An estimated 26 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year - beach cleans like those hosted by SEA LIFE Blackpool and LOVEmyBEACH help to keep our oceans plastic-free.

Take action to protect ocean wildlife. Pledge to join the #GBSpringClean : keepbritaintidy.org/gbspringclean

🚽See & Sniff! 👀&👃

🚽 Taking the time to check, maintain and empty your system not only saves you money in the long run, but also helps prevent sewage leaking into our natural environment.

callofnature.info

#CallOfNature #OffMainsDrainageSystem #LOVEmyBEACH

🦀 Never pour fats oils and greases down the drain.⠀
🦀 Use a fat trap.⠀
🦀 Wipe all pans down with paper towels and throw them in the bin.⠀
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#BinIt4Beaches #LoveMyBeach #CleanerSeas #FatBerg #Feast #Cooking #SaveTheOceans

It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Most mouthwashes come in plastic bottles and contain harsh chemicals that can end up negatively effecting the wildlife? 🐟

Try using a natural mouthwash that doesn't come in a plastic bottle! ♻🌊

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics

Did you know we have seagrass beds in the North West!? 🦀🌊🐟

We can help keep these special habitats safe:

🐟 Only Flush the 3 P's
🐟 Dispose of your FOG's responsibly
🐟 Check your pipe connections

#BinIt4Beaches #LoveMyBeach #CleanerSeas #SaveTheOceans #Seagrass

It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Did you know most plastic nail scrubbing brushes end up in landfill🐟

Why not try using a nail brush made from natural, degradable materials ♻🌊

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics #ReduceYourPlasticUse #SaveOurSeas #LOVEmyBEACH

It's #PancakeDay !!! 🥞😋🥞😋⠀
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Make today even sweeter by protecting our oceans and wildlife by disposing of fats and oils responsibly to prevent sewer blockages and #fatbergs .⠀
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#LOVEmyBEACH #FatsOilsGreases #DontFeedAFatberg #BinIt4Beaches #CleanerSeas

It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Why not try using reusable menstrual cup! ♻🌊

Most single use menstrual products contain high levels of plastic and are not designed to be flushed and they often end up in our oceans 🚮🐟

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics

If we don’t look after our septic tanks, cesspits and package sewage treatment plants, they’ll start to fail, start to smell and pollute our local rivers and seas.

Find lots of useful information at CallOfNature.info 🚽

#CallOfNature #OffMainsDrainageSystem #LOVEmyBEACH

It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Did you know most plastic toilet brushes end up in landfill🐟

Why not try using a toilet brush made from natural, degradable materials ♻🌊

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics #ReduceYourPlasticUse #SaveOurSeas #LOVEmyBEACH

Did you know LOVEmyBEACH have a guide for hospitality businesses that gives lots of helpful information on “what not to pour”? This helps protects drains, saves money, and most importantly helps to #LoveMyBeach 🌊

#BinIt4Beaches #CleanerSeas #FatBerg #Cooking #SaveTheOceans

It's Plastic It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀♻ 🌊🐬🌍

Why not make your own reusable sanitary pads to help Wipe Out Ocean Plastic?

Find a template at lovemybeach.org/resources 🐟

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics #ReduceYourPlasticUse #SaveOurSeas #LOVEmyBEACH

Dispose of fats and oils responsibly and you are helping to prevent sewer blockages and #fatbergs . Simply wait for the oils to cool, wipe with a paper towel and throw it in the bin!

#LOVEmyBEACH #FatsOilsGreases #DontFeedAFatberg #BinIt4Beaches #CleanerSeas

It's Plastic It's Plastic Swap Sunday! 🦀

Why not try using a natural fibre body washer ♻🌊

Many body washers are made using plastic fibres which end up down going down the drain and in to the sea. 🐟

#PlasticSwapSunday #WOOP #WipeOutOceanPlastics #SaveOurSeas #LOVEmyBEACH

If you know of any schools or #GirlGuides groups who might be interested in delivering some of the #WOOP resources that #LOVEmyBEACH officers have created please email: [email protected]

#WipeOutOceanPlastics #SchoolHealthClass #ReusablePeriodProducts