The UOcean Project, part of the Vayyu Foundation, which has set itself the target of removing 1 billion kilos of plastics from the world’s oceans by 2030, has announced it has partnered with the Sea Containers London to pick-up waste and plastics polluting the river Thames.

Everyone is invited to join the UOcean Project by signing up through the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uocean-thames-river-clean-up-with-olly-olly-and-co-tickets-153322187791

to make a difference by collecting litter, especially plastics, which could end up in the world’s oceans. UOcean Project has highlighted the dramatic increase in litter from plastic bags to face masks as lockdown restrictions are lifted, making it even more important to clean-up and reduce ocean plastics pollution.

Chris Desai, head of the UOcean Project commented. “Please join us as we clean up the Thames. We will be working on one of the worlds’ most famous rivers, with an exciting new hotel and making a real difference for the environment. We all need to recognise that when any litter is dropped it can potentially end up in the sea and become part of the plastic islands which are destroying nature and killing our oceans. Come and join us and become part of the UOcean initiative with like-minded people, who really care about their environment.”

The UOcean Sea Containers London Hotel litter picking event has a new twist as there will be further support from sustainable sports clothing brand Olly Olly and Co, who will combine plastic collection with exercise, as a number of participants will run and litter pick along the Thames.

“Picking up one plastic bottle or single use face mask may not appear to be significant, but at each event we are collecting many kilos of plastic because more and more individuals are joining litter picking teams. The combined collections here and overseas are the only way to make a difference and start fighting back against pollution.” added Chris.

The UOcean Project organises litter pick-up teams who work across the UK, especially around coastlines, as well as internationally. By organising volunteers into Chapters and providing them with the tools and equipment to pick up litter, they have already collected 45,000 kilos of waste which would have ended up in the seas.

All volunteers are provided with the equipment needed to safely pick up litter so that it can be disposed of in the right way. For more information about the UOcean Project please go to the website www.theuoceanproject.com