As long as you pick up ... can glide along rivers and canals in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan and Germany, thanks to an idea born in Copenhagen. Called Green Kayak, people are kitted ...

A coffee van owner has said dozens of bags of litter have been collected by volunteers after he enticed them with free drinks ...

That stretch of the River Tees in Stockton is a popular ... response to his initiative had been "amazing". People have been invited to pick up litter in exchange for a free coffee and badge ...

"It’s just a really good thing to do to highlight litter picking. I really am passionate about keeping our rivers clean and clear," he added. Mr Langley said all 16 groups would start their ...

Litter pickers, including volunteers with the Canal and River Trust, have been working to keep on top of the problem and Mr Lowe's recent offer is helping to attract new people to the cause.

Previous Rivers Alive event volunteers pick up trash and litter on the river bank ... with about 400 people participating each year. This river cleanup event is designed to bring awareness ...