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.
10,000 Native Oysters to be Reintroduced into Local Waters
This winter, we will be installing 10,000 native oysters in [...]
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.
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.
Limited edition FSF X O’Neill rash vests and sun shirts!
In a purpose-driven collaboration, the Final Straw Foundation and [...]
Highway Runoff: An Overlooked Environmental Threat
Combating water pollution is at the forefront of our work [...]
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!
Supporting Final Straw Foundation: Lessons From A Boat
On December 12, the ‘Lessons From a Boat’ team will participate in The World's Toughest Row, a 3,000-mile unsupported race across the Atlantic, raising £200,000 for charities and gathering data on marine plastic waste. Comprising four passionate members, they aim to broadcast educational lessons while facing extreme ocean conditions.
10 top tips for a more sustainable, plastic-free Christmas!
Here are our top tips for avoiding single-use plastic and going for a more sustainable Christmas this year.
