Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has unveiled a giant Humbolt penguin at London Zoo to highlight the plastic pollution crisis.

The three-metre-tall penguin, named Harper, is made from 1102 discarded plastic water bottles found in the River Thames.

According to research by the Zoological Society of London,  around 25kg worth of plastic bottles are found in the river every 14 days.

The installation can be found within the Bethold Lubetkin penguin pool at London Zoo.

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“It’s shocking to think this entire sculpture was created from plastic pulled from the Thames in just two weeks,” said Matt Crocker, founder of Re:Water.

“By showcasing this at one of the UK’s most beloved conservation zoos, we hope to drive home the reality of plastic pollution and empower the Zoo’s visitors to choose more sustainable options in their everyday lives.”

To support the marketing drive, the firm’s aluminium bottles can be found across the zoo.

Karl Penman, commercial operations manager at London Zoo, added: “This impactful sculpture aligns perfectly with our conservation goals. It’s a vivid, real-world example of the plastic crisis we’re fighting against – and an opportunity to show visitors how small changes, like choosing sustainable packaging, can help protect wildlife.”

This comes as the brand received a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation.