Activity sheets, quizzes and general guidance produced by the
plastics and sustainability team are just some of the
materials available to download from the National Federation of
Young Farmers’ Club (NFYFC).
The NFYFC is one of the largest rural youth organisations in
the UK dedicated to young people who have a love for
agriculture and rural life.
The agricultural industry is one of the sectors the plastics
and sustainability team is engaging with as part of the
Interreg Preventing Plastic Pollution programme, which
identifies and targets plastics hotspots from river to sea.
The team is also working with the education, businesses,
communities, sport and fishing sectors.
Environment Agency project officer Claire Horrocks said:
Working with the NFYFC is a great way to reach young
people. Those working in agriculture and related industries
have such an important role to play in protecting our
environment. We hope these resources will be a fun and
inspiring way to help YFC members to think about the
plastic they use and the responsibility we all have to
reduce unnecessary plastic use and manage our waste
properly.
NFYFC Chairman Rachel Goldie said:
We are really excited to be launching these resources for
our members with the support of the Environment Agency.
Young Farmers’ Clubs are eager to do all they can to help
combat climate change and these fun activities will help
our members work together to make proactive changes in
their local rural communities and on farms to prevent
plastic pollution.
Outside of its regulatory work, the Environment Agency is an
influencer with ambitions to promote better environmental
practices that result in a reduction of plastic waste,
helping to achieve the goals and commitments outlined in its
5 year plan to create better places for people, places and
the environment, and the government’s 25 Year Environment
Plan.
