An environmental charity cleared rubbish in Richmond on Saturday June 26 as part of its campaign to clean one million miles' worth of waste.

Surfers Against Sewage volunteers worked along the river front in Kew to help clean up rubbish and waste that had washed ashore, filling several bags of waste plastic and other litter.

Surfers Against Sewage, which began life in Cornwall, is a charity dedicated to the protection oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife.

It aims to tackle plastic pollution and protect the UK's coastlines for everyone to enjoy safely and sustainably.

The Million Mile Clean aims to get 100,000 volunteers to walk, paddle or swim 10 miles throughout the year in their local area, whilst picking up rubbish - it doesn't have to be on the beach!

If 100,000 volunteers walk 10 miles whilst clearing their path of litter, it will add up to a million miles cleaned (hence the name).

The charity says: "After more than a year of isolation, social distancing and reduced physical activity, the Million Mile Clean reconnects communities with the environment, whilst promoting the benefits of volunteering for both mental health and physical wellbeing."

If you are interested in volunteering on a future little pick or river clean you can find more information on the Surfers Against Sewage website.

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