Help make lead history

Every year, 7,000 tonnes of toxic lead ammunition is scattered into our environment - the same weight as the Eiffel Tower.

Here it poisons people, wildlife and wetlands, creeping up the food chain and contaminating the soil for generations to come.

Up to 100,000 waterbirds lose their lives in the UK every year from lead ammunition poisoning.

This scandal has been going on for decades. But we finally have a unique opportunity to make lead ammunition history.

Right now, new Environment Secretary Steve Reed has recommendations from a Health and Safety Executive review on restricting lead ammunition sitting on his desk. We need him to end this poisoning and bring in a full and swift ban right away.

Lead has been banned from petrol, paint and pipes, but remains in ammunition. As the last significant source of lead poisoning for wildlife - it's time for it to go.

Can you call on Steve Reed to help end the era of lead for good?

Help make lead history

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What’s the problem with lead?

Every year, 7,000 tonnes of toxic lead ammunition is scattered into our environment.

Here it poisons people, wildlife and wetlands, creeping up the food chain and contaminating the soil for generations to come.

It’s a scandal, and it’s been going on far too long. But we finally have a unique opportunity to make lead ammunition history.

What can I do about it?

Right now, the new Environment Secretary Steve Reed has recommendations from a review into restricting lead ammunition sitting on his desk. We need him to make the right choice to end decades of poisoning and bring in a full and swift ban right away.

Can you call on Steve Reed to help end the era of lead for good?

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