Tower Hamlets

Community mission

Fanplastic Picking: rubbish washed up on our Thames Riverside

1 GoodGymer made their way to help their local community in Tower Hamlets.

  • Tower Hamlets runner
 
Monday, 19th of April 2021
 
Led by Tower Hamlets runner

Since the start of lockdown 2.0, I had picked up a new habit: litter pick.

Following the ease of lockdown 3.0, I have turned the focus on our riverside. The amount of rubbish being washed up is shocking.

Hot pick of the day: 1. Plastic straw /lollipop stick 2. Plastic bottle top 3. Plastic tampon applicator /lighter /syringe

There were so many straws and lollipop stick. On one single spot, I was picking till my hand got too sore...

Together. We can change the world. One baby step at a time. Join me next time, will you?

P. S. I had collected such a big bag of plastic (forgot to take a pic) that I was gracefully to meet a local resident who offered to take it to the bin (isn't it fantastic?) P. P. S. Most of the plastic is too hard and can't be recycled.

Report written by Tower Hamlets runner


Discuss this report

sign in to add a comment

Share the love

Join us on the next run

THE BIG MONDAY NIGHT TASK: Hollybush Estate' Spring gardening catch-up

Monday, 8th of April 2024 18:45 - 20:00
Led by Laura Williams
Rocky Park (Hollybush Estate)

Find out more

Become a member

with an optional monthly donation

  • Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
  • Access sessions across the country
  • Claim your GoodGym t-shirt

Need help with a community project?

If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.

Request a task

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more