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Already part of the Mayor's Green500 scheme, which aims to reduce the capital's C02 emissions, the London Eye is now powered by EDF Energy. As Britain's largest producer of low carbon electricity, the energy company has guaranteed that every unit of electricity consumed by the London Eye will be matched with one generated from a low carbon source.

One per cent of the revenue generated by the London Eye every year is donated back into the community, including local regeneration and charity projects. Organisations ranging from the Florence Nightingale Museum and St Thomas's Hospital to a youth sports coaching programme and a first aid training scheme for local school children have received funding.

A vintage river cruiser, decked out in opulent Art Deco style, the Barracuda is moored on the South Bank and can be hired as part of private or corporate events taking place at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium or the London Eye.

The journey begins at the London Eye Millennium pier where passengers embark on the Silver Bonito. The boat has an open-top sun deck which allows for wonderful views of some of London's historic sights, such as the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe and the Millennium Bridge.

Multi-sensory in-theatre effects including wind, snow and a vibrating floor add the extraordinary fourth dimension.

In May 2001 the London Eye played host to its first-ever wedding with the happy couple saying 'Eye do' live in front of an audience of five million on GM TV. Since then it has provided a stunning backdrop to about 60 weddings per year.

In February 2010, the London Eye showed London's true heart as it turned red and pulsed to launch National Heart Month for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the national heart charity.
