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England Cricket Team join drive to help Kia Oval reduce plastic used at Third test against South Africa

'Raising issues' | The Kia Oval: Getty Images
'Raising issues' | The Kia Oval: Getty Images

The England Cricket team will join up with The Kia Oval and Sky Ocean Rescue for their upcoming Test Match against South Africa to try and reduce the amount of single-use plastic that is used.

It marks the 100th Test to have been staged at the south London venue, and marks a significant step in The Kia Oval’s aspiration to becoming a plastic free venue.

There will be 20,000 refillable water bottles will be handed out to fans during the 100th Test, who will be able to fill them at the 20 free water points installed around the grounds.

On-air, the newly-launched Sky Sports Cricket channel will show reports that highlight the damaging impact that plastic is having on our oceans. For instance, in the time it takes to bowl one over, the equivalent of four rubbish truck’s worth of plastic will be dumped in the ocean.

“We’re very proud to announce the work we are doing with Sky Ocean Rescue, as part of our aim to make the Kia Oval a plastic free sporting venue.“ Kia Oval CEO Richard Gould said.

“During the course of the 100th Test, we’re challenging our ticket holders to make simple behavioural changes that will have a dramatic impact on ocean health.

“We hope by raising the issues with cricket fans we can work together to reduce the use of single-use plastics within our grounds.”

Sky CEO Jermy Darroch also added his support to the initiative.

“We’re delighted to be working with the Kia Oval on an issue which sits at the heart of our Sky Ocean Rescue campaign and support them on their journey to becoming a plastic free venue.

“This is also a great opportunity to drive home the issues with sports fans and underline the actions that can easily be undertaken to reduce our impact on the ocean.”