Massive clean-up effort aims to pull 180 tons of wet wipes from River Thames

A month-long operation is underway to remove 180 tonnes of wet wipes from the River Thames, addressing a significant pollution issue known as ‘wet wipe island’ near Hammersmith Bridge. Coordinated by the Port of London Authority and Thames Water, the clean-up aims to enhance river health and prevent further ecological damage.

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