Labour Council, Greenpeace and Friends of the earth sign Charter for Clean Air

Despite the government's lack of action, Oxford City Council working with Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth show local Labour governments can make a real difference to tackle air pollution. Cllr Tom Hayes will be speaking at our clean air fringe event at Labour conference. Find out more here Continue reading

Wetwipes and fatbergs: A real stain on the environment

Debbie Leach, Chief Executive at Thames21 wrote for SERA's magazine New Ground recently on the the huge issue of wet wipes polluting the Thames. Although the new super sewer being built deep under London will help, there is still much politicians and industry could do to clean up the mess Continue reading

Andy Burnham: The Problem with Plastic and my vision for Manchester

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester writes exclusively for SERA on the plastic problem and his vision on making Manchester a plastic-free city. This article first appeared in SERA's publication New Ground in Summer 2018. New Ground is sent free to all SERA members but past issues are available for all to read online here.  Continue reading

"LABOUR MUST PRESENT A POSITIVE AND INNOVATIVE VISION FOR AGRICULTURE WHICH IS SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY AND WORKS FOR ALL” - KERRY MCCARTHY MP

Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East since 2005, member of the EFRA and EAC Select Committees, and Chair of the APPG on Agroecology, writes for SERA on the importance of the upcoming Agricultural Bill in determining the shape of the UK’s food and farming policy after Brexit. Continue reading

Single use Plastic - A growing public concern

Hubbub's CEO Trewin Restorick writes for SERA on what he believes the political and policy response should be to the plastic problem at a time when public concern has reached an all-time high. Hubbub is a charity that design campaigns that seek to inspire people to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices.  Continue reading