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people and planet

Reduce plastic in our oceans

Plastic pollution is building up in the environment. Every year millions of tonnes of plastic waste ends up in the oceans – with horrible effects on sea life.

But it doesn't have to be this way. Since the 5p charge, England has used 9 billion fewer plastic bags. Let's build on this.

Together we can make the government reduce the plastic pouring into our oceans. Please sign our petition now.

What's happening right now

Our campaigns

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Save the bees
Our bees are in crisis.

Without them, our environment and economy - including our food - are in trouble too. We need them to pollinate our fruit and vegetables - it would cost farmers at least £1.8 billion a year to hand pollinate crops.
Save the bees
Our bees are in crisis.

Without them, our environment and economy - including our food - are in trouble too. We need them to pollinate our fruit and vegetables - it would cost farmers at least £1.8 billion a year to hand pollinate crops.
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Fight air pollution
Learn about air pollution and what's happening in the clean air campaign
Fight air pollution
Learn about air pollution and what's happening in the clean air campaign
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Save the climate, stop fracking
Fracking is controversial and unpopular. It is not the solution to our energy needs or climate change. Join us to help keep fossil fuels in the ground.
Save the climate, stop fracking
Fracking is controversial and unpopular. It is not the solution to our energy needs or climate change. Join us to help keep fossil fuels in the ground.
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Reduce plastic in the oceans
David Attenborough's Blue Planet II revealed the shocking truth about plastic pollution in our oceans. We give you all the facts about plastic and the environment – and what you can do to help.
Reduce plastic in the oceans
David Attenborough's Blue Planet II revealed the shocking truth about plastic pollution in our oceans. We give you all the facts about plastic and the environment – and what you can do to help.

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Who we are

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Connecting more than 2 million people in 75 countries, we are transforming the efforts of communities all over the world into global action for change.

Take part

Each of us is different when it comes to how much time we can give – or the type of commitment we can make. We totally get that. 

So whether you want to donate, join a local group, work in partnership with us, sign a petition or send one of our e-cards, you're helping us campaign for a fairer and healthier world.

Find out what you can do