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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Thames21 supports Government’s National Litter Strategy for England
Date of release: April 10, 2017 In response to the Government’s new Litter Strategy for England, published today, Debbie Leach, chief executive of Thames21, said:…
Largest citizen science Thames event of the year will measure hidden plastic menace
Large mounds are changing the shape of the Thames foreshore. On April 1, the day before the Boat Race, the public will help measure how much…
FatFace shoppers raise £348 for Thames21 via Thanks for Giving campaign
Shoppers at FatFace raised £348 for Thames21 during their Thanks for Giving campaign last November, which was the company’s answer to the Black Friday discount…
Record volunteer turnout on the Ravensbourne
The largest number of volunteers Thames21 has ever had for a single day clean-up on any stretch of the Ravensbourne turned out at Manor Park,…
New art installation to shine a light on the health of River Thames for London environment charity
Date of release: March 16 2017 An incredible art installation which uses a dazzling display of lights to reflect the health of the River Thames…
Thames21 volunteers embrace Great British Spring Clean
Hundreds of volunteers helped Thames21 at eight events the charity put on for the Great British Spring Clean last weekend, starting with 50 people who…
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…
Thames21 embraces Great British Spring Clean with 11 events on rivers across London
Date of release: Friday February 24 Londoners across the capital will don wellies and waders to spring-clean London’s rivers with Thames21 as part of the…
Thames21 welcomes London Assembly’s environment committee investigation into bottled water’s impact on environment
Tomorrow (Wednesday 22 February), the London Assembly’s environment committee meets to begin its investigation into the environmental impact of bottled water in the capital. The…