MP backs Surfers Against Sewage Ocean Protection Campaign

Hemel Hempstead MP, Sir Mike Penning has given his backing to the #GenerationSea campaign and has signed a pledge to protect the ocean in four ways.

Living Magazines Surfers Against SewageSir Mike has pledged to:

  • Stop plastic pollution
  • Act fast to tackle the climate crisis
  • Not let sewage back in the sea
  • Fully protect areas for sea life to flourish

Sir Mike said: ‘My eldest daughter studied marine biology to post-graduate level at university and, as a family, we have always been acutely aware of the damage we do to our marine environment by discarded plastics, sewage and other waste.

‘I am delighted to give my support to this incredible campaign. I fundamentally believe the Government should act to prevent plastic pollution. I would be in favour of banning single-use plastics outright.

‘We can all do our bit. I urge everyone to stop and think next time you go to buy a plastic bottle of water or use a plastic spoon. Is there an alternative?’

#GenerationSea is a movement of people uniting to save the ocean. The organisation includes business owners, parents, teachers, school kids, carers, surfers, and much more.

To find out more about Surfers Against Sewage visit www.sas.org.uk.