Leicester's Waterways Get Major Cleanup

Leicester’s waterways are in dire need of cleanup, with over 400 bags of trash removed this year—including shocking finds like grandfather clocks, knives, and drug paraphernalia. Students and local volunteers teamed up for a major cleanup, hauling away 50 bags in one day, part of a larger mission to stop plastics from reaching our oceans. Volunteers were stunned by the scale of pollution, even spotting birds nesting on trash piles, and were deeply motivated to make a difference for wildlife and community beauty. Last year, the Canal and River Trust pulled out over 1,200 bags, relying heavily on volunteers who’ve also found everything from shopping trolleys to bizarre odds and ends—proof that the battle for cleaner waters is far from over. 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/48603b0e18dac731