[dropcap type =”circle”]V[/dropcap]ictoria Prentis MP has made two commitments to reduce her consumption of single-use plastics. Last week in Westminster she signed Sky Ocean Rescue’s #PassOnPlastic pledge, and joined fellow MPs in giving up plastic for lent. In particular, Victoria will focus on reducing her use of disposable plastic bottles.
Launched in January 2017, Sky Ocean Rescue aims to shine a spotlight on the issues of ocean health, particularly single-use plastic, and inspire people to make small changes. The #PassOnPlastic pledge was signed by 113 MPs in total, all making a public commitment to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics. Victoria also visited, Plasticus, Sky Ocean Rescue’s whale, which is made up of a quarter of a ton of plastic – the amount that enters our oceans every second.
Victoria said: “My own awareness of the devastation plastic causes to our oceans has really grown over the last few months, as has that of the general public. Seeing the sheer size of Plasticus, and knowing that it reflects the amount of plastic entering our oceans every second, was shocking.
I look forward to seeing how I get on over Lent– I am sure there will be some challenges but I am determined to do what I can to reduce my own contribution to this problem. I launched the Refill scheme in Banbury and Bicester last year, and I am sure it will help me stick to my pledge by telling me where I can fill up my water bottle when out and about – I would strongly encourage everyone in the constituency to download the app!”
For more information about the Banbury and Bicester refill scheme go to http://www.refill.org.uk/refill-scheme/refill-bicester-banbury/