Volunteers Clean Canals, Find Wild Trash

Volunteers took to the Nottingham Canal for the Big Paddle Clean-up, hauling in wild finds like traffic cones, car flags, and even a fire extinguisher — proof that our waterways are drowning in trash. Backed by Paddle UK, thousands nationwide helped fill over 2,000 sacks last year, turning paddling into a powerful grassroots fight against pollution. It’s not just cleanup — it’s a wake-up call for nature, with volunteers reporting beer cans, pool floats, and more, plus a sweet incentive: chocolates for the most bizarre item. Getting hands-on makes the problem real — and inspires action before trash reaches the sea. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bead203c2f18540f