SweetKingfisher1 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Yes I know, we are being told about plastic in our ocean's / sea's, but also in the Norfolk Broads. While doing our engine check over the weekend and finding a piece of plastic in one of the Sea Cocks. It just shows that, even The Norfolk Broads has not got away from having plastic floating in it's waters. Regards Marina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Take a peep at the spoil that the dredgers pour out onto the bank, the debris that finds its way into the Broads varies from absolutely disgraceful to sometimes quite fascinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 And then there is the danger of small particle and nano fibre that the numerous sewage outfalls all over The Broads can't filter out. I went over Postwick Viaduct the other day and judging by the amount of foam coming forth from the main pipeline I think Whitlingham works might struggle if it is put under any more pressure from development or extreme rainfall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I have noticed just how much plastic rubbish is about. On the main rivers it tends to be what people litter that then finds it's way into the water, but what is more worrisome is where there are natural areas where debris collect. Usually these are where two quay headings come together at a 45 degree angle and trap debris as they come in on a flood tide. You will get the usual items like branches and leaves, but in the mix I have seen a large number of plastic bottles. It is not just drinking bottles, everything from engine oil bottles to automatic transmission fluid bottles. It is not so common to find a carrier bag, but a black bin bag on the other hand is not so rare to spot. I dread to think how much general litter ends up in the Wensum as it passes through Norwich, and flows out on an Ebb tide down the Yare. Conversely how much might come in through Yarmouth. I think plastic is pretty bad, but not as evil as it is being made out to be - the main issue is us - people - who don't give much of a damn about things, that water bottle chucked on the street, that gets kicked into the river - right there at that moment you've just got something that will be either in the river system or sea for years and years and when it begins to breakdown those smaller chunks, which turn into seven smaller bits never will actually go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I am of an age to remember campaigns for let's keep Britain tidy.Sadly it didn't work.Think there must be some joined up thinking. From companies turning away from single use plastic,Governments National and local getting tough on those that leave rubbish where it shouldn't be and us taking responsibility of our own mess. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Banning single use plastics would be a good first step. If people were sensible there would be no need but they are not.How lazy is this?Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 especially when they come ready packaged in their own biodegradable skin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 especially when they come ready packaged in their own biodegradable skin.Exactly. Even if people dropped the skin on the floor it wouldn't last long. Last time we were aboard we found a black rubbish bag floating just above Wroxham Bridge, pushed it to the side and after we moored I went back to try and retrieve it. A guy was already trying but it split and we had to fish all the stuff out individually. All plastic posh nosh (Waitrose) wrappers :(Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 4 hours ago, SteveDuk said: Even if people dropped the skin on the floor it wouldn't last long. That’s true, you’d be told by the litter warden to pick it up. After he/she had saddled you with a fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Take a walk along the riverbank downstream of norwich at somewhere like surlingham after a big tide and the lower bits of ground are covered in small plastic tubes, they are the stick of cotton buds, the sooner the ban on cotton buds/straws/stirrers in plastic come in the better as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Poppy Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 31/05/2019 at 09:04, grendel said: especially when they come ready packaged in their own biodegradable skin. Bananas too. I saw a very 'posh' looking lady last week choosing some - which she carefully placed in one of the plastic bags provided! WHY ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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