Seven years ago, WI’s latest resolution and campaign was about reducing microplastic pollution in the world’s seas and oceans. The campaign is still very much in our minds and last week, Alberto Costa MP introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill (and mentioned the WI) in the UK House of Commons advocating for mandatory filters in new washing machines—which would be a crucial first step in tackling microplastic pollution!
Last Sunday WI members had a great time supporting the March for Clean Water in London. With over 15,000 people attending, we sent a powerful message to the government and to polluters.
Before joining the march, WI members heard from Dr. Sasha Woods at Earthwatch Europe about the findings of the Great UK Waterblitz, which we supported in September. The WI is joining a coalition of charities and campaigners, led by River Action UK to demand that our new government takes urgent action to address the UK’s alarming and dangerous water pollution crisis.
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