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Join our Plastics Challenge

Our waterway wildlife needs human heroes to lend a hand by removing plastics and litter along our canals. Take our quiz to discover your litter-busting alter-ego and see how you can make a difference.

Our canals are full of amazing creatures working hard to keep these waterways healthy. Swans filter the water, fish keep the ecosystem balanced and water voles maintain healthy canal banks.

But they can’t tackle plastic pollution. Every piece of rubbish left in and around our canals damages habitats, threatens wildlife and harms our precious canals and rivers.

Discover your inner canal creature and find out how you can help fight plastic pollution.

Help tackle plastic pollution

Together, we can give our wildlife heroes the support they deserve. Here's how you can join the fight against plastics:

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Litter picking guide

Read our tips on how to complete your own Plastics Challenge litter pick and be a hero for wildlife

Be part of the Towpath Taskforce

Join a towpath taskforce team and help keep our canals litter-free. You can bring your family and friends too!

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Donate

Make a vital donation so we can continue to fight the plastic problem and keep our canals healthy for people and wildlife

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