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…
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Wet wipes – the ongoing plastic battle
Our Thames River Watch project has started measuring the impact of wet wipes on the Thames for the first time – and found the highest concentration…
Thames21 data features on London TV as London Assembly investigates impact of plastic bottles
This Wednesday was an even busier one than usual for Thames21. We were interviewed by both London Live and BBC London about the huge problem…
Plastic water bottles one of worst Thames polluters, says Thames River Watch report
As our report launched this week, Sky News’ Plastic Tide documentary and anti-waste campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall echoed our calls for a deposit return system Our…
Seven Unexpected Things You Might Find in the Thames
Thames21 reconnects communities back to healthy rivers. River clean-ups are at the heart of what we do, alongside education, advocacy, research and river enhancement. We help remove…
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…
Food wrappers – the hidden microplastic!
Sewage, microplastics and food packaging are among the top culprits impacting the Thames according to new findings from our Thames River Watch. Thanks to this new…
Is plastic pollution our generation’s legacy?
By Chris Coode, Deputy Chief Executive & Programmes Manager Taking in the city’s skyline while the Thames laps around my ankles is one of the…