PLASTIC FREE OVERTON
We cannot recycle our way out of our problems with waste! Only through collective, positive action can we make the cultural change needed to stop to plastic from polluting our world. And it starts with you!
PLASTIC FREE COMMUNITY
As part of the Surfers Against Sewage nationwide Plastic Free initiative, Overton became a plastic free community in 2021 and Plastic Free Overton was formed. Since then we have worked tirelessly to champion the reduction of single-use plastic in our village. Want to be part of the team?
COMMUNITY ALLIES
​​​If you run a community space in Overton, e.g. one of the community centres or halls, places of worship or the library, then you can become a Community Ally. The same goes for groups such as Scouts, Guides, or the WI.
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To be a Community Ally, community groups or spaces need to make the Plastic Free Communities Pledge to audit and remove single use plastic. You will also be encouraged to support Plastic Free Overton by e.g. hosting an event, putting up awareness posters, taking part in the community litter picks or raising money to support the wider Plastic Free Communities campaign by Surfers Against Sewage.
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BUSINESS CHAMPIONS
If you own an independent, small or medium business you can become a Plastic Free Champion.
To earn the status your business needs to:
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​Complete an audit of your single use plastic
Pledge to remove at least 3 of these
Ensure that Plastic Free becomes part of the ethos of your company​
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You will get a lovely wooden plaque to display, a certificate and a place in our listings here on the website.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION
But what if I don't run a local group or space or own a business?
You can still pledge to remove single-use plastic via Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free initiative. When you sign up, you get an action plan suggesting what changes you can make to reduce plastic in your life.
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All the small changes you make add up.
Click the button here to see all our local allies, champions and individuals
WHAT MORE CAN I DO?
Aside from taking the pledge above to remove 3 plastics from your life (for good!!) don't despair, there is a lot more you can do to lessen the load of plastic in your life.
Write a letter to...
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Want to write to someone to say you're not happy with all their plastic waste? We've drafted some template letters to make it easy for you want to write to a local company, supermarket, hospitality business or even your MP.
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CLICK HERE to see our letter templates
Join the Facebook Group
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​The Facebook group was set up initially to share information, answer questions, but also have conversations about wider environmental issues.​
Join Plastic Free Overton
If you would like to champion the reduction of single-use plastics in our community​, join the team and help make change happen.
