The Paddler ezine Issue 50 Autumn/Fall 2019 | Page 81
Clean up
your waterways
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with the help of our free paddle clean up toolkit
September saw the celebration of World Rivers Day, and the launch of our Paddle Clean
up Toolkit. This essential guide provides you with all the tips and advice you might need to
keep your local rivers free from plastic pollution.
Designed and written with the help of Clare Osborn of
Clare Talks Rubbish, the information contained in the
toolkit has everything you need to plan and promote a
clean up along the stretch of waterway you paddle.
Inside you’ll find activities and ideas to extend your
knowledge of plastic pollution, get all your club
members involved as well as information on how we
can all reduce our impact!
So whether you’re part of a club, centre or social group
who really want to look after the environment and
places they love to paddle, download it free from our
website. Just search ‘Paddle clean up toolkit’.
Access and Environment Officer
Chantelle Grundy says:
“We really want to continue our support
of clean ups by providing a helpful
resource with lots of tips and advice
on how to carry out a paddle clean
up. Encouraging clubs and centres
to begin to think about ways in which
they can reduce their own use of
single-use plastics to help stem
the flow is integral to us all making
a difference on our waterways.”
So if you’re planning a
clean up in your area,
download our free toolkit
for a step by step guide
plus lots of information on
how to promote the event
to your local clubs and
get everyone involved.