What SUP? Reducing our reliance on Single Use Plastics
Plymouth is doing as much as it can to reduce our reliance on plastic - the litter that finds its way in to our precious marine environment and puts so many valuable habitats, including our own at risk. In June 2018 the Plymouth Britain's Ocean City Task Force launched the Plan for Plastics.
What we are doing:
- Looking to reduce food waste and the plastic use that often accompanies it
- Encouraging retailers to offer fresh, inpackaged, loose items - including fruit and veg
- Reducing the use of single use sachets of sauces, salt, pepper, vinegar, milk and other dairy products
- Encouraging the hospitality sector to review their use of plastic and to take action accordingly
- Raising awareness of the impact of plastic on our supplies of fish and seafood and how this can be avoided
How to connect
- Visit www.plymouth.gov.uk/plastics for more information and a copy of the Plan for Plastics
- Become a Plastic Free Pioneer or, if you are a community group, family or individual, become a Plastic Free Ambassador by contacting Environment Plymouth at jyoung.urbanagenda@gmail.com
- Make your pledge to remove or replace three items of single use plastic in your life - it's easier than you think
- Join in one of the many plastic-related activities being organised. These include beach cleans. Plastic Surgery Workshops, debates and performances. These, and a range of up to date information can all be found on the Plastic Free Plymouth Sound Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/140911630099135/
- Invest in a reusable coffee cup or water bottle - these often mean you can get discounts on your refreshments too. They are available from outlets all over the city and in all sorts of forms including the One Plymouth cups (see www.oneplymouth.co.uk/one-plymouth-cup)
- Leave your own pledge at #plasticpledgeplym