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Cycling ON Rivers & Canals collecting
plastic litter
Plastic HackathonView TEDx Talk
“Your engaging and imaginative river cycle rides have inspired people worldwide to consider the damaging impact litter and plastics are having on our waterways. Through ‘The Thames Project’, you are encouraging people to reduce their plastic footprint and take action in their local communities to keep rivers clean. I wish you the very best with your continued work.”
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May
What?
Make everyone aware about the dangers of plastic pollution and inspire them to take action
1. Water Bike
Cycle "On" waterways collecting plastic litter; which is a great conversation starter and visual display to share, talk and inspire action about plastic pollution. Join us on the water bike, canoes, kayaks or SUP boards
2. Citizen Science
Collect plastic litter, photograph, geo-tag them on a map & Publish findings
3. Community Engagement
Work with local communities, sports clubs, councils, business, festivals etc. to educate, motivate, consult and inspire them to take ownership of their local plastic foot print
WHY?
Did you know that plastic is in the WATER we drink, in the FOOD we eat and in the AIR we breathe?.The real danger are the microfibers and micoplastics that act as magnets and attract toxic pharmaceutical chemicals which they release inside marine life, possibly humans. We need to expose these dangers to our communities and make them aware about these dangers and inspire them to take action. I have a blog about the hidden plastic in our dinner
Sampling Plastic
Litter Discovery GIS Maps
Projects
The Red Hook Project, New York
24 Sep 2018
How, when and where?
Since September 2017
Where: River Thames and other British WaterwaysThe Crafts
Logistics
Distance: 20 miles a day Crew: Myself & Get Involved
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