Join us at our Beach Cleans and Events for 2024

Find a list of upcoming events and beach cleans by the Final Straw Foundation for 2024 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!

Spring into Action: Easter Waste and How to Combat it

With spring around the corner and daffodils in bloom, it’s time to start thinking about Easter. We love Easter (especially the chocolate!), but like any other holiday, the waste produced over the Easter period is excessive, to say the least.

The Invisible Cloud: Understanding Digital Pollution

Digital pollution is the hidden downside of digital technology, contributing to global carbon emissions and e-waste. Data centres, energy-hungry devices, and e-waste build up all play a part. To combat this, one can declutter digital space, recycle old gadgets, choose energy-efficient devices, support sustainable brands, and spread awareness. Together, small steps can lead to significant change.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 

This Sunday, 11th February, will be the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was first observed in 2016, and it serves to highlight the inequality faced by Women and Girls in scientific careers.