HELPING TO CLEAN UP OUR COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE
I enjoy trying out new equipment which might make a difference to my litter picks, especially if they help the environment and Waterhaul is definately one of those companies!
Based in Newquay on the North Cornish coast, Waterhaul's founder, Harry Dennis was working as a marine scientist before working for a charity project engaging community action on plastic pollution. Having travelled the world for research and adventure, Harry witnessed the huge amount of lost fishing nets, known as 'ghost fishing' just floating across the oceans which is a big problem to all sea life and decided to investigate options to use these nets which often wash up on beaches during rough seas. I've found some myself washed up on beaches which are impossible to move without cutting down first, particularly on the Hebridean islands. After many months of recycling trials using these nets, Waterhaul produced the first prototype in 2018 - a pair of sunglasses. The frames are made 100% from fishing net and have a lifetime warranty meaning they will replace and recycle your frames forever! The Barberini Glass Lenses are the best available on the market. Have a look on their website. Back to litter picking equipment, the first item I tried out was Waterhaul's Beach Clean Bag. Priced at just £8.50, the bag is hand-made from upcycled sails, a very tough high quality fabric which can be used over and over again in place of disposable refuse bags which often have to be disposed of at the end of a litter pick after sorting the recyclables. The bags look great too! However, any sharp objects could damage the bag so please be aware of that. After use, you can empty the bag out for sorting and recycling and give the bag a quick rinse out and hang up to dry ready to use again. Waterhaul also created a folding litter picker where the handle, trigger and jaw components are made using 100% polypropylene fishing gear. The aluminium profile section allows you to easily access the cord which I had to adjust a couple of times during my first use. Although it's a great sustainable tool, I would be careful who I gave one to on my litter picks as I'm not sure they would take much rough treatment. That's not to say I wouldn't recommend them as they are a great product. A big plus is they are easily folded to put in your bag or back pack so you're not carrying it around the shops etc. when you've finished your litter pick and trying to buy something and then after you have paid, realising you left the shop without it! The litter pickers are available in different sizes and start from £12.00 each. Waterhaul make other products too including bag hoops and knives so have a look at their website which has their full story and lots more. You can also sign up to receive 10% off your first order. Visit them at: https://waterhaul.co
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