Solution: Remove plastic from the oceans. Owner: Surfers Against Sewage. Circular Strategy: Recycle.
Description
This organisation’s main mission is to protect oceans and beaches by tackling marine plastic pollution. This organisation makes a difference through education, volunteering, and beach clean-up campaigns. It also promotes scientific, economic and health evidence to support calls for cleaner and safer marine environments.
Location
St Agnes, Cornwall, UK.
Scale
11-50 employees.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation has various campaigns for water quality and ocean recovery but one of their top priorities is plastic pollution. The aim is to reduce the production and consumption of single-use plastics and building a circular economy that ensures plastics are designed to be reused and repaired.
What’s involved?
People: Staff with campaign experience; staff to oversee the website; volunteers.
Resources: Suitable equipment for beach clean-ups.
Technology: Website.
Implementation: Staff to oversee website and campaigns; some equipment to be used for beach clean ups.