river clean-up

  • Paddling with a purpose: Shrewsbury canoeists help clean up the River Severn

    Paddling with a purpose: Shrewsbury canoeists help clean up the River Severn

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    CANOE paddlers in Shrewsbury are doing their bit to keep their local waterways clean and tidy. Members of Shrewsbury Canoe Club have undertaken clean-ups on the River Severn, collecting litter and debris from the water. They have shared photos of the events with Towpath Talk; visit https://shrewsburycanoeclub.org/ to find out more. We love to see…

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  • BANNED: Plastic wet wipes

    BANNED: Plastic wet wipes

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    Rivers, lakes and beaches across England are set to become cleaner, with wildlife better protected, after the Government signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes. The move marks a significant step forward in tackling plastic pollution, which can cause long-lasting damage to waterways and ecosystems. The new legislation specifically targets…

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