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Join us at our Beach Cleans and Events for 2025
Find a list of upcoming events and beach cleans by the Final Straw Foundation for 2025 here! We try to run at least one public beach clean per month, and manage attendance of these events using ticketsource or other sign-up websites so that we have an idea of numbers. Thanks!
Why Sir David Attenborough’s Legacy Lives Within the Solent
Protecting the Solent through restoration, clean seas, and education—continuing the legacy of Sir David Attenborough at a local level.
Oyster Restoration Project: 10,000 Volunteers Make a Difference
In November 2025, over 150 volunteers dedicated 700 hours to scrub 10,000 European flat oysters for the Final Straw Foundation's restoration project, aimed at repopulating marine ecosystems in Portsmouth, Hayling Island, and Gosport. This effort, guided by the Blue Marine Foundation, addresses significant declines in oyster populations and enhances regional biodiversity.
Wild Beach School
The Wild Beach School program, launched by the Final Straw Foundation in 2022, has connected over 3000 children in Hampshire and West Sussex with coastal ecosystems through hands-on learning. It fosters environmental stewardship, creativity, and teamwork while enhancing well-being. The initiative aims to provide all schools access, ensuring every child experiences the beach.
10,000 Native Oysters to be Reintroduced into Local Waters
This winter, we will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the Solent to [...]
Ten Steps to Make Your Business Events More Sustainable
Hosting sustainable events is essential to mitigate environmental impact, as large gatherings can produce significant waste and carbon emissions. Key strategies include virtual hosting, selecting eco-friendly venues, low-impact catering, promoting public transport, and reducing single-use waste. Capturing metrics helps gauge success and improve future sustainability efforts.
Key Changes to Kerbside Recycling, Coming your way in 2026!
The blog discusses recycling plastics in the UK, highlighting the confusion due to varying local authority regulations. It outlines upcoming changes in 2026 for standardized curbside recycling and the specific types of plastics included. The emphasis is on enhancing recycling effectiveness, reducing contamination, and promoting sustainable practices.
What to Expect at a FSF Beach Clean
If you’re thinking about joining us on a beach clean but don’t quite know [...]
Why Wet Wipes Are Blocking Our Pipes and Polluting Our Planet
Wet wipes, often marketed as flushable, significantly contribute to sewer blockages, resulting in £200 million in annual costs for water companies in the UK. These products create harmful fatbergs and increase pollution on beaches. The solution is simple: follow the 3 P’s rule and dispose of wet wipes in the bin to protect the planet.
Relaunching Our Free Business Sustainability Accreditation!
The free accreditation scheme, originally for marine businesses, is expanding to various industries to combat single-use plastic waste and enhance sustainability practices. Launched in 2022, it now supports hospitality, sports, retail, and more, offering three levels of accreditation. This initiative boosts brand reputation and assists in meeting environmental standards.
Chemical pollution increases more than 100-fold after sewage discharges in south-coast waters, shocking new study reports
As a founding partner of the Clean Harbours Partnership, the Final Straw Foundation is [...]
Limited edition FSF X O’Neill rash vests and sun shirts!
In a purpose-driven collaboration, the Final Straw Foundation and iconic outdoor lifestyle brand O’Neill [...]
