2000-2003

Stop Esso Day
1 November 2001

On Saturday 1st December, Friends of the Earth local groups took part in a massive nationwide boycott of Esso petrol stations. Over 300 stations were targeted with thousands of individuals taking to the forecourts to ask motorists to join the boycott of Esso.

There was an excellent turn out with as many as 30 local group members demonstrating at some stations.

Image of a local group member in a Friends of the Earth t-shirt holding out one of the flyers from the day of action

Motorists and pedestrians were handed leaflets explaining why Esso are the No 1 Climate Villains.

Image of a local group member talking to a passer by about the boycott with a 'next time boycott esso' poster

Pedestrians had a chance to stop and discuss the issues and to pledge their support for the boycott.

Image of Leeds Friends of the Earth with the 'Beep for the Boycott' sign

Motorists were also able to show their support.

What else happened on the day >

Images: © Friends of the Earth,
Jennifer Bates/Friends of the Earth,
Jon Furlong/Friends of the Earth


Hammersmith Friends of the Earth members outside their local Esso station

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