Plastic pollution impact of UK’s summer heatwave: Thames bears the brunt
PRESS RELEASE Thames21 and #OneLess plastic litter research suggests Londoners switched from fizzy drinks to still water as a result of the extremely hot weather,…
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Record number of wet wipes found on Thames foreshore
More than 5,000 wet wipes have been found in one single area of the Thames foreshore near the iconic Hammersmith Bridge. This is the highest…
Thames21 welcomes potential ban on cotton buds, plastic straws and other disposables
Plastic straws, cotton buds and other disposables could be banned from sale in England under plans set out by Theresa May this week. A consultation…
4,500 wet wipes found in one patch of Thames foreshore
Shock findings reveal that the Thames has the highest concentration of wet wipes ever recorded in Britain – with 277 found in just one square metre. Over 4,500…
Plastic bag charge and beach litter: Thames21 open letter
Here is Thames21’s open letter in response to last week’s story about the reported reduction in plastic bag litter following the plastic bag charge. Thames21…
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…