Running a cafe on the edge of the sea can come with its own set of challenges – especially when it comes to managing single-use
Penzance has its first new Apothecary in Penwith for 85 years! Helping the community on a journey to a more balanced and natural way of
Here in Penzance, we’re proud of the positive, practical action our community takes to tackle plastic pollution. From refilling and reusing, to supporting our brilliant
Image: Andy Hughes Penzance’s iconic Jubilee Pool was brought to life in a whole new way over the weekend. A one-off screening of ‘Being Plastic’
Next Saturday (21st March), the iconic Jubilee Pool will be transformed into a canvas of light and reflection for a one-off screening of ‘Being Plastic’,
Hundreds of people from Penzance and beyond banded together at the weekend to stand up against plastic pollution. A perfect example of people-led action, with
We’re drowning in plastic and it’s time to take action! That’s we’re creating a human chain in Penzance, to protect the ocean from plastic pollution.
Looking for ways to tackle eco-anxiety? Here are five ways we’re trying to change our negative feelings into positive action. The world can feel a
This week marks the beginning of final talks on a Global Plastics Treaty – it’s the last, critical round of UN talks on the first
Wondering what is greenwashing, and how can we avoid it? In a world where we urgently need change, it’s somewhat comforting to see major brands
Penzance’s Plastic Free Champions Shine What a night! We’re still on a high after Penzance’s 2024 Plastic Free Champion Awards at The Exchange on Friday
Never mind the BAFTAs, the hottest awards night is right here in Penzance. It’s been five years since our last Plastic Free Penzance awards. Five
Surfers Against Sewage Release ‘Swimming in Plastic’ video to call on the UK Government for action on DRS Surfers Against Sewage have released a video
Penzance’s biggest day of celebration is almost back – and we can’t wait. But how do we have fun and make sure we’re still looking
Join our Community Bottle Collection We’re collecting as many plastic bottles as we can for a big community event in PZ with Surfers Against Sewage
It’s that time of year again where lots of us re-assess things. We’re not for the whole ‘New Year/New Me’ thing. But we are for
It’s so good to be able to plan events and celebrations with each other again. With that comes another resurgence of single use plastic. So,
This February, we’re celebrating the incredible part of the country we live in, as well as supporting the people who are working hard to keep
It’s official – PackSwap PZ is back. If you haven’t heard of PackSwap yet, it’s an initiative run through Plastic Free Penzance that enables businesses
This year we’re all excited about winter festivities, spending some quality time with the family and sharing gifts with loved ones. Despite all the joy
Tackling plastic waste is a tough job – especially when it comes to big events. But as the people of Penzance welcomed the Tour of
This October, Plastic Free Penzance are joining forces with Plastic Free Marazion to help Surfers Against Sewage reach its goal of cleaning a million miles
The Summer Holidays are back in full swing and having been locked up for most of the winter, we’re all dying to get our swimsuits
Penzance Joins the Refill Revolution A new community refill scheme has launched in Penzance to help locals and visitors avoid single use plastic and support
Plastic Free Penzance celebrate a return to community clean ups with a beach clean at Long Rock this Sunday. The clean, based from the Hoxton
After what feels like a never-ending winter filled with lockdowns, stressful uncertainty, and the pandemic looming over us, it’s safe to say we’ve never been
Although recycling may be the norm in UK households, it’s shocking that there are still a fraction of homes that choose not to recycle their
How Going Plastic Free Saves Cash as well as the Planet Covid-19 has turned all our lives upside down and as well as posing challenges
We get it, like many others wanting to be more mindful about the environment, you’ve managed to make some impressive swaps to detox your plastic
January. Your jeans are too tight, you’ve spent your entire month’s wages already, and the pressure is on to make this year better than the
Penzance, the first ever community in the UK to be awarded ‘Plastic Free’ status by marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage, celebrates another year of
The last couple of weeks have been difficult for everyone. Fear, readjustment, social distancing and – for some of us – illness. Covid-19 has turned
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We are facing challenging times and as, day by day, the Corona virus takes more of a hold in the UK we are all facing
This month saw our latest Mass Unwraps take place at supermarkets across Penzance. These non-disruptive awareness events are a great way to show the scary
An interactive exhibition is being held at Newlyn’s newest art gallery, Jupiter Gallery, featuring photographs from Ben Lecomte’s Vortex Swim through the Great Pacific Garbage
Be afraid … be very afraid. We are heading straight into a Halloween Plastic Horror Show. This time of year is a nightmare for single-use,
A report from the University of Exeter has found that the Plastic Free Penzance campaign is reducing single-use plastic in the town and is making
Sorry … we know it feels like the summer holidays have only just started, but we need to talk school. With lots of families (us
Plastic Free Penzance and Penzance Chamber of Commerce join forces to help businesses reduce and reuse plastic packaging, as part of work to tackle the
This July we are hosting a family-friendly film night which we hope will open eyes and inspire, as we take a trip across the globe
Plastic Free Penzance and Golowan organisers are calling on thousands of festival-goers to take four simple steps to help reduce the impact of the town’s
Another blog post … another Community Ally! This time a really important one to help tackle all the ghost fishing gear we pick up day
We’re really pleased that our latest Community Ally in the town is the Wharfside Shopping Centre. The team have already been working on reducing waste
We are in a brilliant and very lucky position. We live in a beautiful place which people flock to over the summer season. Why wouldn’t
We are pleased to announce that our Plastic Free Penzance Events Charter has been adopted by the town! We have been working with Penzance Town
So another celebration is upon us and with it another chance to ramp up the amount of rubbish going in the bin or ending up
Wow! First off a HUGE thank you to the 101 volunteers who took part in our first SAS Big Spring Beach Clean events for 2019.
We are often asked what are we doing about the supermarkets and all the plastic they dish out, and it’s a tricky one. Our local
We were honoured to be invited to Alderney this month, to help the local Plastic Free Communities team build on the brilliant work they have
We’re delighted to welcome the Cornish Pirates on board as our latest Community Ally, as the club aims to become a Plastic Free Champion! The
… Penzance! We are so, SO happy to have been able to celebrate our town’s achievements over the last year with so many of you
We work a lot with businesses in Penzance to reduce their plastic impact … but there is also a set of organisations, institutions and groups
‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis also the season for ridiculous amounts of throwaway plastic. So, over the next few weeks we’re going to
We are blown away every time we hold a beach clean by the level of support and involvement we get from the people of Penzance.
We can all make a personal decision to cut the amount of throwaway plastic in our lives and Plastic Free PZ is all about encouraging
What an amazing summer we have been having! And with all the beautiful weather comes an influx of visitors to Penzance. It’s been great to
We hear this sometimes. Not always as Jim Royle would express it! But it is put to us in various ways be it questions from
What a weekend! Penzance’s biggest of the year and boy did it shine! We had an amazing time meeting so many of you, as thousands
Penzance is very proud to be the first community in the UK, the world in fact, to be awarded Plastic Free Communities status by Surfers