Safety advice was followed by almost all the public during the solar eclipse, but the historic event left behind huge quantities of litter and abandoned Lime bikes. People desperate to see the eclipse formed long queues for protective eyewear, but when these sold out, they came for colanders, which could be used to safely view the partial solar eclipse. Meanwhile, huge numbers of rental bikes needed clearing from the areas around popular viewing spots.
Colander sales jumped nearly 40% during solar eclipse
UKPulse News DeskSales of colanders increased markedly as people used them to safely view the partial solar eclipse, while huge numbers of rental bikes and litter were left behind.
- Colander sales increased by nearly 40% at John Lewis compared to last year.
- Sales of Tesco's stainless steel colander rose by more than 130% week on week, while sales of its plastic version rose 13% week on week.
- Large numbers of Lime bikes were seen jamming streets in London, and huge amounts of litter were left behind.
What this means for you: If you attended a solar eclipse viewing event, make sure to properly dispose of any litter and return rental bikes to their designated areas.