Vacancies advertised for Land of the Fanns Project
Two vacancies have been advertised for the Land of the Fanns Landscape Project, in which Thames21 is a Board member. The project is now recruiting…
River Thames
Still water bottles one of the worst plastic pollutants in the River Thames, says Thames River Watch report
As 2,500 single-use plastic bottles are found in just one day, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins Thames21’s call for a deposit return system. Date of release: 25…
Volunteer urges Thurrock Council to “take lead” in keeping litter out of Thames
A volunteer has written to Thurrock Council to urge them to “take a lead” in the fight to keep litter out of the river and…
2,500 bottles stranded on the shore
By AJ McConville, Thames River Watch Programme Coordinator 2,500 plastic drinking bottles. That’s the number of single-use plastic drinks bottles collected from the Thames foreshore…
FatFace in Chelsea supports Thames21 during Black Friday week
The Kings Road, Chelsea, branch of FatFace has chosen Thames21 as its charity for its Just for Giving week, which starts today. The clothing and…
Thames21 to receive support from FatFace in Chelsea during Black Friday week
Date of release: November 17th, 2016 The Chelsea branch of FatFace, the clothing and gifts outlet, has chosen Thames21 as their “Thanks for Giving” charity…
Thames21 calls on community to help bring Thamesmead canals to life in flagship project
Date of release: November 1, 2016 Thames21, London’s leading environmental charity for the waterways, is calling on volunteers to get involved in a series of…
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…
BBC Countryfile puts Thames21’s finds to the fore
Viewers of BBC Countryfile on Sunday night were treated to tales of fascinating finds from Thames21’s Chris Coode. One of the show’s presenters, Matt Baker, caught up with…
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…