This month, we are tackling Plastic Pollution @ Sidmouth Eco Hub – with the Plastic Warriors and the Naked Larder.
This coming Saturdayat 11am at the Library, they’ll be joined by local author Jo Earlam reading her story about Tuamor the Turtle, as covered by the Virtual Nature Table | If you’re looking for something to do with your little one this weekend we have a fun and free storytime session in the children’s library
If you’re looking for something to do with your little one this weekend we have a fun and free storytime session in the children’s library… 
Local author Jo Earlam will be joining us at 11am to read her story about Tuamor the Turtle. Come and join us!
With more from the press release:
Planet-first Thinking at the Sidmouth Eco Hub
This month, the topic for the Eco Hub Sidmouth is ‘The Plastic Pollution Problem’ and last Saturday Rebecca Honey from Naked Larder was at the TIC to not only explain how plastic packaging is dangerous for both the environment and our human health but also to offer an alternative.
As Rebecca says, “Naked Larder is a local refill/zero waste shop that eliminates the need for plastic packaging that is so commonly found in all supermarkets and contributing to single-use plastic waste.
“An alternative solution is for the general public to stop buying single-use plastic.
“Naked Larder offers over 80 products, all ethically sourced, affordable and without packaging. They can be either ordered online for collection or delivery, or bought at the shop which is next to the Donkey Sanctuary with a free car park on a Monday afternoon.”
Denise Bickley, founder of Sidmouth Plastic Warriors, was also at the TIC:
“Plastic is a fantastic resource – when used right. However we are drowning under the amount of single-use plastic we generate.
“Once plastic reaches the sea, it is very hard to recover and it breaks down fast, distributing microplastics widely.
“That’s why we at the Sidmouth Plastic Warriorsundertake regular beach and town cleans.
“We are also campaigning to raise awareness, and at the same time reduce reliance on plastic. We are currently focused on cigarette butts, which, (you’ve guessed it), contain plastic, as well as harmful toxins.
“If I could ask for just one thing to change regarding our behaviour, it would be a switch from ‘convenience’ to ‘planet-first thinking’. Not an easy ask I know, but this is our home and we are wrecking it.
“If making a simple change like switching to refilled fabric conditioner, buying loose vegetables or ensuring cigarette butts are put in the bin not on the ground, will make a difference, why wouldn’t we?”
Sidmouth Plastic Warriors will be present for a conversation and beach clean at the Sea Fest this Saturday 17th May.
There will also be a Plastic Glass Amnesty at Sea Fest.
As Denise says, “Please bring along any festival plastic glasses you have in your cupboard, from any event at all. We are collecting them all in to make a Sidmouth collection that we can loan out for events and festivals, thereby reducing the use of new plastic.”
More plastic issues will be discussed at the Eco Hub Sidmouth on Saturday, 24th May at Sidmouth Library 11am to 1pm.
Also there will be local children’s author Jo Earlam for a live reading of her inspiring picture book “Tuamor the Turtle”.
At a special event for families and young readers from 11am to 11.45, Jo will be telling her beautifully illustrated story which follows a young sea turtle on an ocean adventure filled with wonder — and a powerful message about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life.
As Jo says, “It’s a gentle, heart-warming tale that encourages children to care for the world around them – and all are welcome to come along to take part!”
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