Helping clear 140kg of rubbish from the Thames

Last week, members of the BPC team joined Washed Up Cards, Overbury and supply chain partners for a volunteering session on the Thames.

In around an hour and a half, the group collected 25 large bags of plastic, along with other miscellaneous waste, removing approximately 140kg of rubbish from the river.

It was brilliant to support Flora and the work she is doing through Washed Up Cards. She collects plastic washed up on rivers and beaches around the UK and turns it into handmade greetings cards, raising awareness of plastic pollution in a creative and engaging way. Through beach cleans and workshops, she is also helping people engage with the issue in a practical, positive way.

It was a great session to be part of, and proof that small actions – especially when people work together – really can make a difference.