Marriott Managers Muck In on River Thames

Marriott Hotel General Managers joined forces with environmental charity Thames21 to clear litter from the River Thames as part of the Marriott International's Environmental Awareness Month.

The clean up took place on the Thames foreshore at County Hall on Thursday 19 April.

The valiant volunteers cleared over one tonne of river rubbish and finds included a gold engraved wedding band, a Victorian stoneware Batey's Ginger Beer bottle, credit cards, 2 mobile phones, a toy car, a toy guitar, sunglasses, old coins, a crowd control barrier and a wrist watch.

For photographs and information, please contact:
Leigh McAlea, Thames21 07875 250 284 / leigh.mcalea@thames21.org.uk
Elaine Ellis, Ellis Associates (Marriott) T: 020 8741 3393 E: ellisassocs@easynet.co.uk

Notes to Editors
Thames21 is an environmental charity working with all sections of the community to bring London's waterways to life. In 2006, Thames21 worked with 4024 volunteers at 92 clean ups on the River Thames, its tributaries and the canal network.

Marriott International Inc. applies its 'spirit to serve' philosophy not only to people but also to issues facing the environment. From trash removal and recycling to conserving energy and water, Marriott's operating units are constantly employing methods that preserve their natural surroundings and resources. The company-wide Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Operations - or ECHO - programme provides guidance to hotels in five key areas: Water and energy conservation; Clean air initiatives; Waste management; Clean-up campaigns and Wildlife preservation.
Marriott has also announced that the company is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 20 per cent over the ten years to 2010 - almost one million tons of CO2. Further information: www.marriott.com