TWEEDDALE MP David Mundell has backed a nationwide campaign bidding to stop plastic clogging up the oceans.

The Pass on Plastic campaign was launched by Sky Ocean Rescue last month to shine a spotlight on the issues affecting ocean health, find innovative solutions to the problem of ocean plastics, and inspire people to make small everyday changes that collectively make a huge difference.

The campaign has already won support from hundreds of MPs.

The campaign calls on people to Pass on Plastic by using bags for life, giving up plastic cutlery, buying loose fruit and veg and drinking out of refillable water bottles.

Pledging his support, Mr Mundell said: “I am delighted to join the campaign by Sky Ocean rescue to pass on plastic along with fellow MPs and look at ways I can reduce my own plastic consumption.

“It is extremely worrying to know that five trillion pieces of plastic can be found in the world’s oceans with eight million tonnes more ending in our oceans every year.

“We can all do our bit to help alleviate this situation and that is why I have pledged to Pass on Plastic and encourage others to do the same.”