Following on from last month in which we shared with you some campaigns and petitions that are trying to fight back against some of the current threats to our planet.

This month we have several more for you to have a look through. If any of these are of interest then please do get involved – sometimes all you need is a signature or simply just to join in, in order to make a change!

Friends of the Earth – #plasticfreefriday
Friends of the Earth are trying to encourage all of us to lower the amount of plastic we use on a daily basis by introducing their latest campaign ‘Plastic Free Friday’.
Their website is full of tips and tricks to help you cut out plastic for one day each week. You can sign up to receive more information on their latest campaigns or simply just join in on a Friday and visit the site for a helping hand.
Read more: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/plastics/plastic-free-friday

The Great British Bee Count
We rely on bees for a healthy environment and economy – they pollinate many of the plants around us, including most of our fruit and vegetables. But bees are under threat from pesticides, habitat loss and climate change. Since 1900, the UK has lost 13 species of bee, and a further 35 are under threat of extinction.
Join the Great British Bee Count and help gather data to provide researchers with valuable insights to help bees thrive. You’ll also discover the wonderful world of bees in our gardens, streets and green spaces.
Read more: https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/act/join-great-british-bee-count-2018

Love Food Hate Waste
Your food does its job best when it's on a plate ready to be enjoyed. Saving food saves money and helps to slow down global warming and deforestation. Reducing the amount of food that ends up in the bin also means you can say goodbye to unnecessary packaging waste. If we all make a few small changes and start using up the food we buy, together we can make a big difference.
Read more: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

Ask your MP to make a pledge for the environment
The Wildlife Trust is running a campaign in which you can ask your local MP to make a pledge for the environment to commit to a future rich in wildlife. The site is very helpful in advising on the best ways to do this.
Read more: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/Greener-UK/Take-Action

Keep Britain Tidy
Keep Britain Tidy is a fantastic site dedicated to campaigning for less litter and waste, and the improvement of public green spaces. A recent project, running from 13th-20th July, is ‘Love Parks Week’ which encourages the public to visit their much-loved parks and share with the world why they love them in order to raise awareness, protect and improve them.
Read more: http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/

Petition: The UK Government to introduce a ban on all non-recyclable packaging from 2022.
“We call for action due to environmental crisis caused in the main by single-use plastics and demand the Government commit to an outright ban; most importantly in the food industry.
We also call on the Government to set a target date for eradication of non-degradable toxic plastics before 2030.”
At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament, it is currently at 28,397 so every signature helps!
Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/215000

30 Days Wild
Can you do something wild every day throughout June? That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness.
Your Wildlife Trust is giving you a free pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas from your Wildlife Trust to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!). You'll also get inspiring emails from your Wildlife Trust, invites to exclusive events and a chance to join in on social media.
Read more: http://www.mywildlife.org.uk/30dayswild/


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Note: the above information was sourced in advance of publication so some campaigns/petitions may be out of date.