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  • A photo of some Christmas Presents piled up with no plastic packaging.

    The Ghost of Christmas Waste

    The festive season can generate lots of waste, but the Final Straw Foundation offers some tips to help curb this. Primarily, try more sustainable packaging for online orders and use recyclable wrapping paper. Donating unwanted gifts instead of trashing them, as well as being mindful of Christmas food waste, can make a difference. Also, reducing plastic waste at Christmas is crucial, with options such as kerbside recycling, and plastic-free alternatives for gifts and food. Visit the full blog post to find out more!

  • Final Straw Foundation Plastic Grinder

    Exciting New Project: Launching The Education Station!

    Read all about our new Education Station project. This innovative initiative transforms collected plastics into functional items, promoting a circular approach to recycling. Join the movement for a plastic-free future, embracing responsible consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of plastic production. Explore more on our website!

  • A photo by Tim Mossholder of a sign that reads Black Friday Sale in a shop window.

    The Dark Side of Black Friday: Unraveling its Environmental Impact

    As the festive season approaches, so do two of the most anticipated shopping events of [...]

  • Emsworth’s Exciting Festive Charity Fun Run!

    Sign up for a Festive Fun Run in Emsworth, Hants, on 3rd December 2023, raising money local charities the Final Straw Foundation & Verity's Gift.

  • Promotional Merchandising and the Planet

    By Hannah Cooper Branded merchandise can be a great way to get your company or [...]

  • Paying for plastic: Has the plastic bag charge worked?

    Hannah Cooper, Final Straw Foundation We know plastic bags can cause havoc if they enter [...]

  • Celebrating Chichester Harbour Photography Competition!

    **Entry is now closed** Please book your tickets to see the exhibition here: Book Now [...]

  • Students engaged at the Final Straw Foundation Eco Conference, June 2023

    A successful year for our educational outreach team!

    By Georgina Maw, Head of Educational Outreach “Education is the passport to the future, for [...]

  • June clean-ups, beach schools and work experience students!

    It's our busiest time of year, and we love it. Don't get cross when we [...]

  • How the global South is disproportionately affected by plastic pollution

    By Hannah Cooper, Campaign Assistant When looking at the statistics, it’s easy to assume that [...]

  • A Right Royal Clean-Up!

    Back in December 2022, we were very over-excited to coin the idea of a huge [...]