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Pink women’s underwear discovered by astronaut Tim Peake is among top ten weirdest items found on beach litter picks Pair of women’s underwear found by Tim Peake among top 10 weird beach finds The astronaut discovered the pink pants during a litter pick in Chichester The litter pick was one of hundreds organised by Marine Conservation … Read more
1. Hand Sanitiser vs Soap Hand sanitiser has been in high demand globally during 2020, but the 70% alcohol gel which kills bacteria and viruses (including COVID-19) often comes in a plastic bottle. To reduce plastic consumption, consider switching to a bar of soap and warm water for washing your hands. Bars of soap can … Read more
Litter wardens have sparked fury in a Royal borough for using ‘Stasi-like’ tactics to rack up fines by targeting innocent residents. Patrollers in Windsor slapped an 82-year-old with a £100 fine after a piece of tissue fell from her handbag as she rummaged for her keys. The privately hired snoopers – who have been dubbed … Read more
With bin bags, gloves and boundless enthusiasm, it’s the little litter pickers who are leading the charge against rubbish. Scouts and community teams, conscientious siblings and eco-tots have shown just what the Daily Mail’s Great British September Clean is all about. The campaign – run in conjunction with Keep Britain Tidy – comes to a … Read more
The Countess of Wessex was joined by her husband Prince Edward and their two children as they took to a Hampshire beach to pick up litter today. Sophie, 55, and the Earl of Wessex, 56, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the Great British Beach Clean on Southsea Beach in Portsmouth with Lady Louise Windsor, … Read more
Getting out to clean up our communities is a ‘wake-up call to all of us’, one of the country’s leading bishops has said. Speaking on behalf of the Church of England, the Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, praised the Great British September Clean. He said the environment is a ‘core part’ of being … Read more
Litter army goes into battle: Volunteers get stuck in as the big clean-up of Britain starts TODAY Volunteers go to war on waste as Mail-backed anti-litter campaign kicks off Groups of no more than six will litter-pick while maintaining social distancing The campaign is going ahead while sticking to Government Covid-19 guidelines By Xantha Leatham … Read more
Plastic-based food wrappers have ousted cigarette butts as the dominant form of litter polluting our beaches and waterways, experts have revealed. Each September, the US-Based environmental group Ocean Conservancy holds the International Coastal Cleanup — a single day of litter picking across the globe. According to newly-released figures, last years’ cleanup — involving more than 943,000 volunteers … Read more
How clean is your town? TV’s tidy queen Aggie MacKenzie signs up to the big British litter pick Aggie MacKenzie, 64, has called on the public to stop ‘consciously dumping’ She is urging the public to battle against the scourge of litter across the UK Miss MacKenzie constantly sees wrappers, chewing gum and dog poo … Read more
She was recently announced as one of the 12 contestants taking part in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. And ahead of her debut on the dance floor, EastEnders star Maisie Smith showed her love for the environment as she and her pals spent the day picking up rubbish in their neighbourhood. The 19-year-old … Read more