Food packaging responsible for 74% of litter found in the Thames
Food wrappers contributing to global microplastics issue 28 July 2016: New data from Thames21’s Thames River Watch programme shows that food packaging in the Thames…
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Discover London like never before during London Rivers Week
LONDON RIVERS WEEK: 27 JUNE – 3 JULY London, UK – 15 June 2016: Have you ever wondered where your local river is? What secret…
Milestone Exceeded in Restoring London’s Rivers
London, UK – 02 June 2016: The capital’s ‘blue corridors’ have benefited from extensive river restoration, which far exceeds the London Plan’s target to restore…
Public behind plastic bag charge as support for anti-litter measure increases
Charities call for universal charge as poll shows public confusion over limited regulations As the Government collects carrier bag usage statistics for the first time…
New wetland boosts Greater London’s natural spaces
Queensbury Park in Harrow has been undergoing something of a transformation over the last two years. On Tuesday, the new wetland was officially opened by…
Sculpture highlights environmental damage done by Thames rubbish
A multi-coloured work of art made entirely from litter is highlighting the shocking levels of dumped plastic in London’s river. Michelle Reader’s A Bellyful of…
Talks set to ignite & inspire healthy change for rivers in Brent Catchment
A series of snappy talks on the innovative ways people are rewilding hearts, minds and places in the North-West of London aims to inspire more…
Londoners invited to Paddle & Pick
London, UK – [17 March, 2016]:Campaign will pick the plastic & paddle the Thames to raise awareness of plastic pollution & collect rubbish from…
The Big Count is Back – 2016
LONDONERS INVITED TO HELP UNCOVER THE HEALTH OF THE THAMES London – 10 March 2016: The Big Count is back and it’s bigger and better…
Reconnect with your local river – join a river litter pick near you!
22 February 2016: Residents across London and the wider area are encouraged to join one of the biggest national clean up campaigns on the weekends of…