Information and resources for people and organisations in Gloucestershire who want to reduce their plastic footprint
Take part in a Oxford Brookes University study on plastic
Oxford Brookes is looking for participants for a research study on the motivational drivers of people who have the intention to shop as plastic-free as possible. Contact Samantha Miles smiles@brookes.ac.uk to take part.
Stroud District Action on Plastic meet-up, Sat November 26th, 1-2pm
Join our friendly and informative drop-in volunteer meeting at the beautiful Trinity Rooms Community Hub, Field Road, Stroud GL5 2HZ. Hot drinks and simple lunches available at the cafe.
Stroud Repair & Eco Cafe, Sat November 26th, 11am-2pm
Textile repair and toy hospial at the Stroud Repair and Eco Cafe – book your slot here. Repair Cafés are free social meeting places for repairing things together. Trinity Rooms Community Hub, Field Road, Stroud GL5 2HZ
- Gloucester Scrapstore – providing business waste for crafts and play
Grand Fabric Sale: Saturday 5th of November 10am-1pm (50% discount to GRC members) The GRC Scrapstore – where nothing goes to waste – is essentially a warehouse full of very… - Stroud District Action on Plastic volunteers receive the Queen’s Award
We are very happy to announce that Stroud District Action on Plastic have been awarded the 2022 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for outstanding work in the community. The community volunteer… - Global Plastic Treaty to end Plastic Pollution
“Today marks a triumph by planet earth over single-use plastics. This is the most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord. It is an insurance policy for this generation… - A Joyous People-led Movement: The Jump
A new report published by the charity and grassroots climate movement The JUMP found that citizens have direct influence over 27% of the emissions savings needed by 2030 to avoid… - Christmas without the Waste
Do you want a Holiday Season without piles of packaging and bins stacked high with recycling and rubbish? Here are some great ideas for cutting out packaging and making the… - Why should we live plastic free, and how? Small Steps to Less Waste (Book Review)
What are the tipping points that encourage people to make significant changes to their behaviour? And when applied to disposable plastic, why should we live plastic free, and how? These…
Stroud District Action on Plastic volunteers receive the prestigious 2022 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The award recognises the work of the many supporters who have joined SDAP in eliminating unnecessary plastic in our district, including families, businesses, schools, local councils, colleges, doctors’ surgeries, clubs, shops, cafés, pubs, festival organisers and many others. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative and volunteered their time and effort. Read more…