The Tandem Trash Tour

Raising awareness through action

Following an extraordinary 18-month, 25,000km journey cycling from England to Australia, alongside becoming the first person to cycle to Annapurna Base Camp, Jamie has now teamed up with his friend Alfie where they will cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a tandem bicycle, towing two wheelie bins to collect litter along the way  to raise awareness of environmental responsibility. 

As part of their journey, they will take on the UK’s Three Peaks - Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, carrying the wheelie bins with them as they collect litter throughout each ascent and descent. 

Litter remains a significant global issue. Cigarette butts are the most commonly discarded item, with an estimated five trillion thrown away each year. Around 3.2 million metric tons of plastic debris is believed to be floating on the ocean’s surface, while in the UK alone, more than two million items are littered every day. 

Addressing this challenge starts with individual action, and following the Leave No Trace principles is one simple but impactful way everyone can help reduce their environmental footprint. 

What does Leave No Trace mean? 

Leave No Trace is a practical framework designed to help minimise our impact on the outdoors, wherever we are. It is built around seven simple principles, each offering guidance on how to explore responsibly and protect the environment for others. 

The 7 principles of Leave No Trace: 

Principle 1

Plan ahead and prepare by understanding regulations, packing thoughtfully, and reducing waste before you set out. 

Principle 2

Travel and camp on durable surfaces such as established paths, rock, or gravel to avoid damaging vegetation and causing erosion. 

Principle 3

Dispose of waste properly by taking all litter with you and handling human and washing waste properly to protect natural water sources. 

Principle 4

Leave what you find by respecting natural and cultural features and avoiding removing or altering anything. 

Principle 5

Minimise campfire impacts by using alternatives where possible or keeping fires small and controlled in permitted areas and disposing of ashes correctly. 

Principle 6

Respect wildlife by observing from a distance and never feeding animals, allowing them to maintain natural behaviours. 

Principle 7

Be considerate of others by keeping noise low, respecting shared spaces, and helping everyone enjoy the outdoors. 

By following these principles, small, mindful actions can make a lasting difference in protecting the natural world. 

At Sherpa, sustainability is very important to us, we are committed to creating sustainable outdoor clothing that not only performs but also supports a more responsible way of exploring the world. By incorporating recycled polyester and recycled cotton into many of our products, alongside innovative fibres like lyocell, which is made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, we aim to reduce our environmental impact without compromising on quality. 

The result is clothing that is soft, durable, and designed for comfort on every journey, proving that ethical outdoor clothing can go hand in hand with both style and performance.