Sponsor a Thames21 Litter Trap

What is a Litter Trap?

A Litter Trap is a device designed to remove the floating litter that mars the magnificent River Thames. They are responsible for collecting 25% of the incredible 1,000 tonnes of floating litter the environmental charity Thames21 collect every year. There are 9 Litter Traps in operation in the tidal Thames and are emptied and maintained by Thames21's partner the Port of London Authority.

What are the benefits to the environment?

Litter Traps remove harmful, unsanitary and unsightly floating litter from the River Thames -like plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts, polystyrene and drinks cans. In particular, plastics pose a real threat to wildlife, and Litter Traps not only reduce litter in the Thames but reduce the amount of litter washed out to sea with devastating effects on marine life. Sea turtles are regularly killed by swallowing plastic bags which they mistake for jelly fish.

Sponsoring a Litter Trap also means that Thames21 can continue and develop its work with all sectors of the community to prevent pollution and promote sustainable behaviour across London's rivers and canals.

What is special about sponsorship on the River Thames?

Planning regulations mean that no permanent advertising AT ALL is allowed on the River Thames with one exception: sponsorship of Thames21's Litter Traps.

How do I find out more?

Please contact Leigh McAlea to find out more on 020 7248 7171 or email here.