Portsmouth communities look to tackle plastic pollution

RESIDENTS in the local community have been learning about the impact of plastic pollution on the environment.
Plastic pollution can be a problem on local beaches.Plastic pollution can be a problem on local beaches.
Plastic pollution can be a problem on local beaches.

The online workshop was hosted by the University of Portsmouth and the Environment Agency to help bring about changes in people’s behaviour to move towards ‘plastic free communities’.

Professor Steven Fletcher, director of Sustainability and Environment at the university, said: ‘We are delighted to be working with the Environment Agency, our community partners, to support actions that are better for people and the planet.

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‘Community based action is critical to building healthy and sustainable communities.’

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Participants had the chance to discuss the barriers to changing people’s behaviours in relation to plastic waste, how to engage hard to reach groups, and how they can apply behaviour changes to their own lives.

Jonathan Harvey, from the Environment Agency’s Plastics and Sustainability Team, said: ‘Bringing together experts and sharing their valuable skills and experience with Portsmouth communities will provide encouragement, confidence and reassurance that local organisations can make a real difference.

‘If we are going to improve the quality of our environment, it is important to get everybody involved. Today’s workshop supports communities with the latest tools, knowledge and evidence to change behaviours and tackle plastic pollution within their patch.’

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