295. The astonishing garbage thrown into England's canals

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  • čas přidán 27. 04. 2023
  • Every year, the IWA in Milton Keynes organises a massive clean-up of the local stretch of the Grand Union canal, which a team of eager volunteers undertake. The garbage they pull from the waters is quite staggering, as this video shows.
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  • @diegobob3306
    @diegobob3306 Před rokem +11

    Your ability to make a delightful video out of most any subject matter, never ceases to amaze me. You really do have a gift

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před rokem +2

      Thank you :-)

    • @roberthennel
      @roberthennel Před rokem +2

      Old school British journalism, David is a splendid example of how it should look

  • @urbsimp5273
    @urbsimp5273 Před rokem +94

    The sheer amount of rubbish is just appalling. I hate to imagine what it would look like without the effort of those awesome volunteers and organisations. Great video mate.

    • @v1rotait23
      @v1rotait23 Před rokem +4

      I thought that too, especially in just 10 miles of canal! - Imagine the other 2000 miles of canal!

    • @gardenman3
      @gardenman3 Před rokem +7

      If they ever catch anybody dumping stuff they should be made to eat it.

    • @genespell4340
      @genespell4340 Před rokem +2

      ​@@gardenman3 make them wear it by chaining it to their bodies for everybody to see a litterbug and them think twice before they decide to become a litterbug too.

    • @itstayayg193
      @itstayayg193 Před rokem +4

      Companies need to stop producing millions of plastic products every day. Consumers should look at fixing their items as opposed to buying brand new every single time. Too much micro plastics and chemicals poisoning our waters and soil.

    • @reeddeer793
      @reeddeer793 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@itstayayg193”consumers should look at fixing items” - companies actively try to prevent this, and will never stop preventing it unless forced by law

  • @annkauffold7049
    @annkauffold7049 Před rokem +7

    Unbelievable! I will likely never cruise the canals but do so enjoy several of the vlogs. Thanks to all who work to keep the canals safe and clean.

  • @OldFloatingSeaman
    @OldFloatingSeaman Před rokem +6

    The amount of rubbish on that small stretch was astonishing.
    Well done to all those volunteers.

  • @ironmike2732
    @ironmike2732 Před rokem +6

    I have not watched one of your videos in a while (a year), and I realize that not having watched one of your videos in so long, how great your narration is. Well done and well enjoyed!

  • @adamshaw1032
    @adamshaw1032 Před rokem +13

    What a fantastic bunch of people!! I take my hats off to them. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @Bicyclehub
    @Bicyclehub Před rokem +9

    Hats off to IWA for doing this horrible job. I lived on my boat in Milton Keynes for 3 years and it was a really good place with pleasant moorings all the way. I enjoyed seeing all the Wyvern Shipping boats coming through and it is great that the owner gives his time to keep the canal free of rubbish.

    • @Glostahdude
      @Glostahdude Před rokem

      As everyone should. Everyone who uses it. Even those who just walk it for the views. It’s a community! Everyone should be about helping one way or the other! Everyone gets enjoyment out of it!

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 Před rokem +11

    Unbelievable the rubbish people throw in the canals. Some have no respect for the environment. Those volunteers are do amazing work. Well done them.

    • @CJMVector321190
      @CJMVector321190 Před rokem

      Same near me you clear the verges and within hours all back again. Hate to say it but it is the city folk in their new builds. Throwing stuff out of their cars.

  • @ofagerli
    @ofagerli Před rokem +4

    10 miles, 16 kilometers. And so much garbage! It's just shameful to know that there is so many people that act so neglectful and careless! But a huge thumbs-up for the cleaning crew! Good job well done!

  • @Paggerd
    @Paggerd Před rokem +4

    Something deeply satisfying watching a clean up 😊

  • @NeverlandSystemAngel
    @NeverlandSystemAngel Před rokem +4

    Love this cleanup work, and love that it's such a volunteer effort.
    I HATE that people throw trash in there like that... but I LOVE that people give time, effort, and work to clean this up. Good for all of them! What an inspiration and show of love for their communities.

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts Před rokem +4

    What a trashy vlog that was!!! Over 20 years ago, my home state here in the US began a spring-time tradition called “Green Up Vermont” The entire state would come out and clean up the roadsides of trash. Getting it early before the plant life would be obscuring the bottles and cans meant we were all out around this time of year. It has become a great tradition with contests, assemblage art competitions, picnics and pot lucks at the end of the long week-end. Gives one a great sense of community spirit. Lovely to see a similar tradition on the canals. Great video!!!!

  • @rud
    @rud Před rokem +18

    I have heard a story about some bloke who just tossed his perfectly good video camera in the canal. Madness. 😂

  • @adamcox6291
    @adamcox6291 Před rokem +4

    Nice to see everyone "chipping" in to help clean up the waterways. Supporting the community and just making it better. Plus, getting out in good weather is good too.

  • @rkgaustin9043
    @rkgaustin9043 Před rokem +4

    Thank you to everyone who assists in this effort!

  • @benkendall7489
    @benkendall7489 Před rokem +14

    This felt like watching TV (and I mean that as a compliment), fantastic quality production!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much! 😊

    • @broadsword6650
      @broadsword6650 Před rokem +2

      It's the kind of quality, informative and entertaining TV that few TV companies can be bothered to make any more.

  • @oceana9294
    @oceana9294 Před rokem +7

    Thanks for showing us that there are people who do care enough to clean up what they can.

  • @Stringtrees
    @Stringtrees Před rokem +4

    I am always dismayed at those who think it is ok to dump their rubbish wherever they feel like it. Brilliant work by the good folks clearing up.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Před rokem +8

    THANK YOU for raising our awareness of this issue.

  • @davidoickle1778
    @davidoickle1778 Před rokem +26

    "A nitrous oxide container . . . No laughing matter!" I laughed out loud on that one.

  • @johnfoote1168
    @johnfoote1168 Před rokem +5

    Thank you all to the workers, i think the canal system is a beautiful part of England's natural environment and should always be protected. I would love to visit there in your summer, please continue the work you are doing

  • @Simon_Nonymous
    @Simon_Nonymous Před rokem +5

    Bless those volunteers, they are the finest people out there. But looking at the hopper - "you're gonna need a bigger boat"! Well done the catering boat too :-)

  • @NewHampshireJack
    @NewHampshireJack Před rokem +6

    I truly admire these good folks for their efforts. Before I sold my hobby farm in northern New England USA, my land was in a program called Current Use. I also accepted the 10% additional recreation adjustment to my tax bill because I allowed sportsmen access to the land. NEVER did we have a problem with these folks leaving behind any refuse. Twice a year I did a roadside walk in the front of my property to clean the ditches at the roadside. That is where I harvested many cans and bottles from passing motorists. My reward beyond a clean roadside was some of the cans and bottles had a deposit refund on them. My state did not do that but several neighboring states did. Whenever I had reason to travel to a state that offered the refund, I cashed in my hoard for the 5 and 10-cent deposits.

  • @andreamundt
    @andreamundt Před rokem +2

    "The tea boat!" My ears perked up immediately. *Love* the sound of that! ☺ Thx for the video!

  • @keykeypr8292
    @keykeypr8292 Před rokem +3

    Kudos to those volunteers. Thanks for showcasing them and their work. The perverse love of many people for waste and breakage should never be underestimated. I have to remember to balance that pessimism with the (also true) fact that there are many lovely, generous people who enjoy making the world around them a better place.

  • @craigw.scribner6490
    @craigw.scribner6490 Před rokem +7

    A "Star Wars" and a "Star Trek" reference in the same video--impressive, David! (Another great video, too--thanks again for all you do!)

  • @michaelhiggins7365
    @michaelhiggins7365 Před rokem +1

    Kudos to all those volunteers who at great sacrifice, pick up the trash others so flippantly leave behind. Both a sad and a sweet commentary of today's society. It's too bad that our world is full of people who simply lack the moral judgement not to litter. Another awesome video David and well appreciated.

  • @graememckay9972
    @graememckay9972 Před rokem +6

    I'm guessing people think canals are the same as railway boundary fences. Both some how lead to a magical recycling plant where anything thrown in or over is miraculously turned into pretty rainbows.
    I'm a train driver and the volume of rubbish along the track side is deeply depressing. Everything from sweet wrappers to wide screen TVs and climbing frames. There's even an old caravan with a child's slide hanging out the window.

  • @GreyMannShed
    @GreyMannShed Před rokem +3

    The panning shot along the hopper showing the dumped items was like a dystopian generation game 😂😂

  • @steveweave2797
    @steveweave2797 Před rokem +5

    In the USA, Tennessee is known as the Volunteer state... well, in Britain - the folks along that stretch of canal should be known as the Vols too!! Job well done! Cheers from Tennessee, USA

  • @sallydimmock7813
    @sallydimmock7813 Před rokem +4

    My husband works for James as a carpenter.was good seeing Stuart and Shaun .a good job done all of you

  • @ShipHappensUK
    @ShipHappensUK Před rokem +5

    What a load of rubbish! But great episode David 👏

  • @myhillslife27
    @myhillslife27 Před rokem +5

    where would we be without volunteers! I have been for many a day for many things. It's very rewarding!

  • @pockettalk.....whatsinyour1516

    Always great videos David ... how rude and disrespectful people are in dumping their rubbish for others to clean up. Love all the volunteers too!

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

    Hats off to all the volunteers involved. 👏👏👍😀

  • @nathanberry4339
    @nathanberry4339 Před rokem +3

    The people volunteers and paid staff doing these clean ups are definitely among some of the most important unsung heroes of the canal network keeping it going , i have a real disgust for people using the canal as a rubbish dump it shows absolutely no respect for our historic canals , our nature and it shows no respect to the people who live on the canals

  • @mueckenhoeffer
    @mueckenhoeffer Před rokem +5

    Holy Carp! I saw a few volunteers under 60! There's hope for the future.

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter Před rokem +60

    Don't suppose they found your camera?

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před rokem +8

      Wrong canal!

    • @LongPeter
      @LongPeter Před rokem +8

      @@CruisingTheCut I know, but I couldn't help myself 🙃

    • @chrislaarman7532
      @chrislaarman7532 Před rokem

      @@CruisingTheCut You didn't lose it on Vandemonium, did you? ;-)

  • @everyoneknowsadave3580
    @everyoneknowsadave3580 Před rokem +3

    Well done IWA.... Your voluntary work to clean up the canal is just awesome..... it beggar's belief how some people treat the countryside as their own personal dumping ground 😥... but thank you Dave for bringing the sterling work of these and many other groups trying to keep the countryside clean for everyone to enjoy....

  • @therealzilch
    @therealzilch Před rokem +3

    I'm afraid, at 73 years of age, no garbage that people throw anywhere astonishes me.
    Nice work as usual. Cheers from largely but not completely canal-free Vienna, Scott

  • @kentcostello5286
    @kentcostello5286 Před rokem +4

    That's awesome to see people caring on the waterways.

  • @David-bs6fq
    @David-bs6fq Před rokem +4

    Great work guys and girls. Respect!!

  • @frankquevedo3453
    @frankquevedo3453 Před rokem +1

    You and the other volunteers FIVE GOLD STARS! FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB ACCOMPLISHED!

  • @gabrieletewinkel584
    @gabrieletewinkel584 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant Commentary. A project well worth the attention and support!

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 Před rokem +4

    I live on Aquidneck Island, in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA. It an island of 3 communities connected to mainland by 3 bridges. Every yr, the grass roots organizations, boaters, community groups, individual people come out in spring and do a shore line clean up of the entire Estuary system, beaches...We've even banned single use plastic bags and straws....

  • @iamlalapalooza
    @iamlalapalooza Před rokem +5

    well, this was fantastic! thanks so much, this gave a real sense of just regular folks in community! :D

  • @555promonkey
    @555promonkey Před rokem +4

    Thank you David for a very informative, interesting vblog 😊
    sadly it is disgusting how many people use the canal for dumping their rubbish 😡
    Well done to all involved in the clean up 👍

  • @trixierosco
    @trixierosco Před rokem +2

    Who doesn’t enjoy a chat about hedgehogs? Another great video David. Wonderful to hear from the diverse stakeholders in that small section of canal!

  • @vadmal5210
    @vadmal5210 Před rokem +5

    It seems that there is no end of usefull ideas for a good vlogger ... thanks!

  • @xIDarkSideIx
    @xIDarkSideIx Před rokem +3

    The amount of tat you will find in the canal systems is unbelievable, it's the exact same on my local stretch of the Lancaster in Preston bikes, cars, mopeds, guns you name it has been pulled out over the years

  • @ynys_mon6928
    @ynys_mon6928 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant, as a resident of Milton Keynes, living in an area adjoining the Grand Union, it so good to hear of the efforts that are being made to keep our canal crud free. I’m planning on retiring soon, so appreciate the links to the organisations involved.

  • @christophernorton33
    @christophernorton33 Před rokem +1

    where would we be without these amazing Volunteers?: Up to our armpits in you know what . Bravo to all for there monumentel efforts to keep Briton tidy .Exalent video David 👍🐸

  • @Nathan-qc4gz
    @Nathan-qc4gz Před rokem +4

    "a bottle of nitrous oxide was found, that's no laughing matter" that gave me a chuckle

  • @tonyllinx
    @tonyllinx Před rokem +3

    This is the area I live in. Never even knew about this event. What a great thing they do. That is something I would like to help with. Thank you for videoing this. Very interesting and informative.

  • @sparkybluefox
    @sparkybluefox Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am in Love with "Cruising The Cut" video's. David's videos keep me "grounded" with joy.
    sbf

  • @rightsideupvt
    @rightsideupvt Před rokem +4

    Makes me chuckle a little every time you've said 'Grand Union Canal.' We had a grocery chain here called Grand Union. And it was pretty trashy at the end of it's run.

  • @aderfigueroa
    @aderfigueroa Před rokem +3

    Thanks good job.. greetings from Texas

  • @cp4512
    @cp4512 Před rokem +3

    Great job by all the volunteers 👍

  • @silasmarner7586
    @silasmarner7586 Před rokem +1

    You all have done yeoman's work. Thank you for what you've done. I worked litter patrol in the summer of 1982 and haven't tossed out so much as a gum wrapper in my life.

  • @sidneybowerman558
    @sidneybowerman558 Před rokem +2

    Well that was a real load of rubbish David. Well done, another great video. Takes a really special person to make a successful video about rubbish retrieval. You nailed it my friend.

  • @crazzykanadian2685
    @crazzykanadian2685 Před rokem +4

    Everyday heroes in true form thanks for the video showing their hard work

  • @raymondmiller5098
    @raymondmiller5098 Před rokem +5

    Interesting video, David! (Of course, as an American I was slightly amazed that the crew didn't come across a single corpse. :] )

  • @MrHendrikus1977
    @MrHendrikus1977 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see this team at work, you volunteers make all the difference - and ofcourse the sponsors, great work people!

  • @Mal_S
    @Mal_S Před rokem +1

    I do miss the cruising videos, but do love these "behind the scenes" type videos. It opens up a world that you don't even think about.

  • @linuxtuxvolds5917
    @linuxtuxvolds5917 Před rokem +4

    What nice and wonderful lovely people!!

  • @7892rl
    @7892rl Před rokem +6

    Humans at their WORST. Humans at their BEST. That canal system is a marvel and NOT a garbage dump !

  • @campingstoveman
    @campingstoveman Před rokem +2

    Nice to see my Brother doing his bit for the cause.

  • @andrewstrathdee1469
    @andrewstrathdee1469 Před rokem +2

    Thanks! As a regular Litterpicker, I know how much work this is, so thanks for highlighting an important volunteer contribution!

  • @kplante7881
    @kplante7881 Před rokem +3

    Great video and kudos to the crew and the service they provided. The little tug looked pretty cool indeed.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @chulagalappaththi
    @chulagalappaththi Před 7 měsíci +3

    Very interesting video! Selfish people are everywhere. These great people set an example to the world .congratulations !

  • @jaimehudson7623
    @jaimehudson7623 Před rokem +2

    Enjoy the way he pronounces 'detritus'. My dad's ancestors were from England & Wales, so I love videos like this!

  • @BoggWeasel
    @BoggWeasel Před rokem +2

    What would it be like if they didn't do it every year ? Amazing job, thank goodness for people who care

  • @phantomtrijder6493
    @phantomtrijder6493 Před rokem +6

    What an amazing video! Thank you so much. Showing both sides of what we humans are; careless selfish entiled types and caring considerate types. How can we swing the balance in favor of the latter?

  • @phil.clarke
    @phil.clarke Před rokem +9

    If 'H&S forms' stopped these awesome volunteers using power tools then they have the wrong H&S advice; H&S is my day job and, well, I certainly would not stop these awesome volunteers from using power tools.

    • @t1n4444
      @t1n4444 Před rokem

      A fair point but it might be that the insurance company providing public liability cover declined to cover the use of power tools by "amateurs/volunteers".
      They are, after all, at perfect liberty to set the T&Cs if they are to offer cover.

  • @tanyaansley3992
    @tanyaansley3992 Před rokem +3

    In summary...there are people who could care less about the Earth, and there are people who Care much about our Earth. Thank you for this video.

  • @naughtysquirrellyndatee96

    What a wonderful thing to see… Kudos to everyone involved❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @DanielleWhite
    @DanielleWhite Před rokem +3

    That solar panel looks practically new!

  • @credenza1
    @credenza1 Před rokem +3

    Well done all concerned. Another great video.

  • @simon4525
    @simon4525 Před rokem +1

    Quite unbelievable David, it disgusts me how people behave, thank you for highlighting this, and for the fantastic efforts by the volunteers.

  • @roflcopterpilot
    @roflcopterpilot Před rokem +2

    Never been on a canal, but I love these videos. Relaxing and informative. Thank you :)

  • @wrinklyrider
    @wrinklyrider Před rokem +7

    You deserved a "Cheese" sandwich after the Nitrous joke!😆

  • @japrods1
    @japrods1 Před rokem +3

    Great work by those folks. Well done. Nice coverage too. C&Lx

  • @wallyclark1895
    @wallyclark1895 Před rokem +1

    It was an amazing video showing how much junk there was in the canal! A great video!

  • @joeshepley151
    @joeshepley151 Před rokem +2

    Nice to see so many volunteers working to make the canal cleaner..

  • @misterflibble6601
    @misterflibble6601 Před rokem +5

    Fascinating insight into maintaining the canals. Amazing effort.Too bad it's necessary because inconsiderate slobs are using the canals as a rubbish tip

  • @mikeperth8027
    @mikeperth8027 Před rokem +4

    4:31 Tea boat????
    No beer boat then?
    Asking for a friend!

  • @BohemianBeatster
    @BohemianBeatster Před rokem +2

    Brilliant work, brilliant people, big hearts, so fantastic and groovy. well done, well done indeed.

  • @stephenpegum9776
    @stephenpegum9776 Před rokem +2

    Another fascinating video David - some sterling work by all the clean-up crew.

  • @RDFContent
    @RDFContent Před rokem +3

    Great work everyone, why some people want to live in a dump and throw rubbish I will never understand.

  • @geoffwoodgate7450
    @geoffwoodgate7450 Před rokem +10

    That solar panel will still be usable. Metal is always recyclable so it should be separated out.

  • @daphniastley8641
    @daphniastley8641 Před rokem

    Thanks everyone.
    We are just boating through that stretch & really appreciating how lovely and clean it is - thanks to all your efforts.
    Well done 👏

  • @grenvillephillips6998
    @grenvillephillips6998 Před rokem +1

    A very satisfying conclusion - well done, the gang!

  • @davidquinn5906
    @davidquinn5906 Před rokem +8

    Found a passport floating in the cut the other week. Turned out to have come from a burglary some sixty miles away and somewhere on the bottom will be the missing safe it came from.

    • @v1rotait23
      @v1rotait23 Před rokem

      That's where someone with a large super magnet should come in handy! - Magnet fishing in water ways always finds safes and bicycles, and sometimes a firearm, especially in Amsterdam! 😃

  • @robertschulke1596
    @robertschulke1596 Před rokem +6

    They should have game cameras on the canal, and when a dumper is identified, the judge can volunteer them for community service cleaning the canals. 80 hours for the first offense should do.

  • @joysedgwick812
    @joysedgwick812 Před rokem +1

    So relieved to see that you had a cheese sandwich provided and a moment to lovingly rest your camera on a small narrow boat. I suspect I’d watch a video of yours focusing on grass growing whilst paint dried. Hope life is treating you well.

  • @johne9562
    @johne9562 Před rokem +2

    Thanks to all for doing this :)

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Před rokem +3

    That cheese sarnie is 40% more expensive than it was last year - you lead a lavish lifestyle David lol

  • @wallacegrommet9343
    @wallacegrommet9343 Před rokem +5

    A chipper shredder mounted on a hopper barge would greatly reduce the plant matter to a manageable pile. Junk goes in the other barge.

  • @tomayrscotland6890
    @tomayrscotland6890 Před rokem +1

    well done folks nice to see the folk all helping and mucking in...Tom Ayr Scotland.

  • @mikem201
    @mikem201 Před rokem +2

    another good, informative, fun video, thumbs up!