Call for government to make swift decision on ban on plastic in wet wipes
The government needs to make an immediate decision on banning plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this sewage-based pollution ending up in…
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Thames21 launches new Five Year Plan with call for increased collaborative action to get rivers ‘climate-ready’ by boosting nature-based solutions
Thames21 has announced plans to ramp up its efforts to work with communities and river stakeholders to help develop nature-based solutions in order for the…
Volunteers to take part in biggest ever Thames ‘Plasticblitz’
Volunteers will take part in the biggest ever community group plastic clean-up of the River Thames and its tributaries over the space of a month…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Thames21: It is with great sadness to hear that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away. We…
Plastic Free Mersey team engages with international wetland scientists
Last month, our Plastic Free Mersey team presented our cross-sectoral project at the 17th Society of Wetland Scientists Europe Chapter conference in Arles in southern…
Call for river stakeholders to ‘up their game’ to make rivers climate resilient
LONDON RIVERS WEEK 2022 – Monday 11th July – Sunday 17th July All river stakeholders in London need to improve their actions on tackling…
River users in Oxford exposed to bacteria levels three times above ‘safety’ limits
River sites across the city of Oxford, which are frequently used for rowing, punting, wild swimming and other watersports, have concentrations of harmful bacteria 1.5…
Plastic Free Mersey marks one-year anniversary
Mayors Rotheram and Anderson join birthday celebrations Environmental project Plastic Free Mersey has celebrated its one-year anniversary with an event featuring various activities at Veolia’s…
Thames21 urges Government to prioritise ban on plastic in wet wipes to protect River Thames
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling on government to take immediate steps to ban plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this pollution ending…
2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards Winner
The Enfield Chase Woodland Restoration Project has taken one of the top honours at this year’s London Tree and Woodland Awards, known as the #TreeOscars. Many…