Tag: Thames Water

Thames Water speakers raise mental health awareness at first schools

Stuart Mitchell

Students at nine schools across London and the Thames Valley were the first to take part in wellbeing sessions led by Thames Water’s community speakers as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, which launched on February 4. With support from the mental health charity Mind, staff from the water company gave talks in school assemblies in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and East London. They also hosted roundtable discussions to provide Year 11 students with practical tips on improving and maintaining their mental wellbeing, as they prepare for the world of work. Karl…

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Free tap water scheme launched in London to help cut plastic waste

Stuart Mitchell

Shops and businesses around London have joined a scheme that offers people free tap water ‘refills’ as part of the Mayor of London’s plans to reduce single-use plastic bottles in the capital. The average London adult buys more than 3 plastic water bottles every week* – a startling 175 bottles every year per person. In total, some  7.7 billion plastic bottles are bought across the UK each year, resulting in substantial amounts of single-use plastic waste. The Mayor is keen for Londoners to adopt small changes that can have a…

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