SHOCKING pictures show dozens of plastic bottles being fished from the River Clyde in Govan. 

Volunteers from Greenpeace say they removed the single use bottles as part of a community clean-up on Sunday.

As well as bottles, the picture shows other rubbish floating on top of the water such as discarded wood.

Glasgow Times: Discarded rubbish floating on top of the River ClydeDiscarded rubbish floating on top of the River Clyde

Jim, a volunteer with Greenpeace Glasgow Group, said "During COP26 the waterside by the SECC was a hive of activity – or a hive of political greenwashing – but as single-use plastics continue to make their way along the Clyde it’s clear we’re back to business as usual.

"It’s essential that we stop polluting our oceans and waterways. That’s why Greenpeace Glasgow Group wants to see a reduction in single-use plastic of at least 50% by 2025.

Alex, another Greenpeace Glasgow volunteer, said: "I was shocked that we collected so much rubbish during the community clean.

"It’s essential that we reduce the amount of single-use plastic we produce in the UK, to help keep our local area clean, and to reduce the amount of energy we use in producing and dealing with throw away plastic."

Glasgow Times: Volunteers creating a heart in Glasgow's GovanVolunteers creating a heart in Glasgow's Govan

The group also created a heart out of discarded branches in Govan's wetlands rewilding project. 

The rustic artwork came as part of the Climate Collective's Show the Love Campaign with efforts co-ordinated by local artist Danielle Banks.