Thames21 seeks shoppers’ votes to bag top Tesco grant to help Glenbrook
October 17, 2016: Thames21 is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. The charity, which puts healthy rivers…
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Academics find plastic in two breeds of River Thames fish
A recent academic study has found that two species of fish in the River Thames have significant levels of microplastic in their systems. The study…
Volunteer for our clear-up in Staines and be rewarded with free beer tasting!
Free beer tasting for river clear up volunteers in Staines October 3, 2016 Volunteers who take part in an event to litter pick and improve…
Fight Thames Plastic Scourge by Joining Free Citizen Science Training by Thames21
Londoners invited to protect their patch of river through new citizen science hubs September 2016, London A new opportunity for Londoners to help the fight-back…
Become a Citizen Scientist to combat river plastic on the Isle of dogs
September 2016: The Big Count is back! The Big Count is back this September as Thames21, a waterways charity keen on putting healthy rivers at the heart…
Creekside Art Expedition – River Ravensbourne
CREEKSIDE ART EXPEDITION Saturday, 10 September 2016 from 10:30 to 14:30 Visual artist Edwin Mingard has been commissioned to create a public artwork as part…
Family Fun Day at Grenfell Park in Romford
Locals invited to share their views on improvement plans 23 August 2016: Grenfell Park, Romford: Romford residents are invited to a blockbuster free family fun day in…
Poll shows public is behind bag charge as usage drops dramatically in England
30 July 2016: Increased popular demand for raised funds to go to anti-litter initiatives The huge fall in the use of carrier bags in England has…
Mural celebrates new rain gardens in Enfield which cut flood risk
A series of five rain gardens have opened on Alma Road in Enfield. To celebrate, we’ve linked up with the local community and Enfield Council…
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…