Action to tackle plastic pollution

Plastic pollution has quickly become one of the biggest environmental challenges facing us today.

Up to 12 million tonnes of plastic enters our oceans every year, with 100,000 marine mammals and turtles and 1 million sea birds killed by plastic pollution annually.

Sheffield is in a key place to affect this, with its five rivers that can carry plastics all the way to the sea.

Sheffield Action on Plastic have set out their objectives, which include pursuing a reusable revolution with a reusable cup hire scheme for use at events, organising regular plastic free markets helping individuals switch to a plastic free lifestyle, and supporting businesses with the upcoming October single-use plastic ban.

Chairperson of the group, Greg Hewitt, said: "We are incredibly excited to launch this new group, with the huge potential to make a difference in Sheffield, reducing waste, saving money, and tackling plastic pollution.

Our ambition is to work with the Sheffield community to reduce single-use plastics, so whether you're an individual, business, charity, community group or school, we want to hear from you and for you to join our mission."

Anyone interested in getting involved with the group can fill out a volunteer form or email [email protected].