I just signed a petition calling on the UK government to match the EU's ban on #singleuseplastic. Will you add your name? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/prom… via 38 Degrees

Millions of us can’t afford to spend an extra £700 on #energybills, while energy giants are making billions in profits. Rishi Sunak is #priotisingprofit over people.

It is only by identifying and recording the rubbish we find on our beaches, we can begin to put steps in place to stop it.

Right now we’re facing skyrocketing prices and the additional costs of lateral flow tests could be an unaffordable burden. That’s why I’m calling on you Boots LloydsPharmacy @LidlGB Superdrug to commit to selling these tests at cost price. #COVID19

theguardian.com/environment/20… Half the blood samples tested contained PET, used for bottles, one third contained polystyrene, used in packaging and a one quarter contained polyethylene, used in plastic bags.

doi.org/10.1016/j.envp… Large quantities of microplastics (<5mm diam) are generated during mechanical recycling and released into aquatic environments. These plants are likely to be a point source of microplastic pollution, with much smaller particulates found (>315microns).

How indeed?

Will you invite your MP to join The Big Plastic Count, the UK's biggest ever investigation into plastic waste? Politicians have the power to solve the plastic crisis!  👉 #BigPlasticCount Everyday Plastic act.gp/3JwlgqU

Great news! Andy Dinsdale of Strandliners CIC has received a Platinum Champions award from RVS in recognition for his amazing work for the environment and our local communities. #CleanerRiversCleanerSeas #CitizenScience #CommunityEngagement

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bori… via 38 Degrees

The protection of Dolphin Head through this designation would allow the ecosystem to recover and protect ecologically important species. Please respond to the consultation.

If you live in the Ouse or Adur catchments, look out for an event near you soon.

Find out more about the Preventing Plastic Pollution project in the Rother. Presentation at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 10am, Friday 18th November followed by a litter-pick and survey. Visit strandliners.org for more info. #Strandliners #RiversTrust

Find out more about Preventing Plastic Pollution in the Ouse & Adur. Presentation & discussion at King's Church, Lewes on Tuesday 15th November at 7.30 pm. Email [email protected] for more info. #Strandliners #OuseandAdurRiversTrust

act.38degrees.org.uk/act/cumbria-co… How can we work towards net zero and still burn coal?

This will be a great event bringing together many organisations from Sussex and beyond. Come along and find out what you can do to show your environment some love.

The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the roses are beginning to bloom. Another image of spring? No, more plastic pollution from from a Strandliners survey.

Where else can you see all these organisations in one place? Come along and find out what you can do to show your environment some love. ❤️

Come along and find out how data can illustrate problems in different areas and used as evidence to lobby for change. bit.ly/3kEghxQ

Tomorrow is World Bee Day. What will you do to help our precious pollinators? un.org/en/observances…