Tackling Marine Litter: An Upstream Battle

The BPF are pleased to be a supporting partner of Upstream battle a new campaign launched this week. Upstream Battle is Keep Scotland Beautiful’s ambitious new campaign to change behaviour and prevent marine litter at source. It’s run in partnership with RECOUP.

Focused on the entire length of the River Clyde and its tributaries, the campaign will raise awareness, gather evidence and inspire action. Connecting communities, individuals, schools, and the private and public sectors, everyone has a part to play in keeping the Clyde clean and protecting our seas.

Launched in response to the huge public and political concern around marine litter, the campaign will bring the issue upstream to the communities who have the power to make a difference. With 80% of litter in the sea starting life on land, the campaign will help people to understand how litter gets into the marine environment in the first place and how they can prevent it from getting there in future.

Upstream Battle is supported by the Scottish Government, as well as a range of public and private sector funders and some high profile Scottish ambassadors, including Doug Allan (Blue Planet cameraman), Elaine Hopley (solo ocean rower) and Martin Compston (award-winning actor from BBC’s Line of Duty).

To get involved, go to: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/upstreambattle

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