We want to kick off our World Ocean Day celebrations a little early this year, giving us all a chance to dedicate some time in the week building up to the big day to take action for ocean health.
We have partnered with our friends at FatFace Foundation and created 'The World Ocean Day Action Challenge'.
If you want to do something for the ocean but you're unsure where to start, this challenge is for you!
We have come up with 7 easy ideas of how you can take action for ocean health, as a way to celebrate World Ocean Day and give your thanks to the ocean for everything it provides for us.
How to take part:
- Make your pledge by filling in the form below to commit to taking part in the challenge
- Choose one action from the list below to complete between 1st June - 8th June (you can do more than one if you'd like to!)
- Share your action on social media, using the hashtag #worldoceandaychallenge2024
That's it!
1. Use a reusable bottle or cup for the day
2. Visit your local refill shop and get an item refilled
3. Make a donation to us or a charity that works to protect the ocean
4. Pick up something plastic free when you're doing your food shop
5. Do a #2minutelitterpick close to home or work during the week
6. Do a #2minutebeach clean at your favourite beach
7. Buy something second hand instead of new
Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets
For the sake of wildlife & forests ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns.
Ban the sale of cheap polystyrene bodyboards
Ban single-use plastic bottles in the manufacture of soft drinks for UK market
Tell the government: No new coal, oil or gas projects
Send It For Climate (protectourwinters.uk)
Demand mass home insulation now to keep us warm for good
Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals
Ban the sale and use of single-use plastic bottles of water by 2028.
The world demands an ambitious global treaty to end the age of plastic
UK Government: Fix the UK’s plastic waste crisis now.
UK supermarkets currently generate 900,000 tonnes of plastic packaging every year.
Support the Manifesto for our Seas
Say NO to the Closure of Local Recycling Centres in Nottinghamshire
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