Liverpool City Council's extra yellow bin collection over Christmas wins public approval, but residents argue the popular recycling scheme should be permanent. Discover the local reaction and the council's cost-based response.
A binman reveals why crisp packets can't go in household recycling, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to recycle them correctly and avoid contamination.
Explore the surprising list of famous figures, including David Bowie, Nigella Lawson, and Stephen Hawking, who turned down or returned New Year's Honours. Discover their reasons.
A major shake-up of household bin collections is coming to England in 2026. Discover the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules, weekly food waste collections, and what the four-stream system means for you.
UK residents condemn the environmental impact of unwanted postal advertising, with 99% ending up unread in recycling. Charities' repeated mailings also face scrutiny. Read the full debate.
A worker at a Kentucky recycling centre has died from injuries sustained in the devastating UPS cargo plane crash in November. Read the full investigation details.
Stuck with festive clutter? Discover creative UK-focused solutions for gift wrap, Christmas trees, and leftovers to reduce landfill waste and start your new year organised.
A comprehensive guide to the major new UK laws taking effect in 2026, covering travel fees, four-bin recycling, junk food ad bans, and enhanced DWP fraud powers. Stay informed.
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
Brits will eat 47 million tubs of sweets this Christmas, creating a huge plastic waste problem. Greene King's Tub2Pub scheme offers a recycling solution. Find out how to dispose of yours correctly.
A St Helens bin man warns not all festive wrapping is recyclable. Learn the simple 'scrunch test' and council rules to avoid contaminating recycling this Christmas.
A refuse collector's vital TikTok tip reveals why festive wrapping paper often can't be recycled. Learn how to avoid contaminating your recycling and check your local council rules.
A Greater Manchester family named Britain's top 'binfluencers' reveals how simple household swaps saved them thousands and helped the planet. Get their essential Christmas recycling tips.
New Simpler Recycling rules require every household in England to sort waste into four separate bins by March 2026, ending the postcode lottery. Find out what you need to know.
A simple 'scrunch test' for wrapping paper and gift bags can prevent tonnes of UK recycling from going to landfill this Christmas. Learn the easy rule to follow.
India's burgeoning battery recycling sector could create 100,000 jobs and a $9bn industry, reducing reliance on imported critical minerals for its clean energy transition. Discover the challenges and opportunities.
Seoul's high-tech RFID bins charge residents per gram of waste, slashing food waste by 23.9% in a decade. Discover the system changing kitchen habits globally.
The Perfume Shop is offering a 15% discount on any fragrance when you return an empty bottle for recycling. The retailer will also plant a tree for each bottle via Veritree. Act now for festive savings.
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could eliminate single-use plastic waste in the UK within 15 years. Discover the roadmap to a cleaner future.
Despite a UK ban on disposable vapes, incorrect disposal is sparking over 300 fires a year at waste facilities, endangering workers and services. Experts urge proper recycling.
Discover how to create a layered, warm, and welcoming festive home on a budget. Shop window-dressers reveal 11 secrets for stunning Christmas decor using what you already have.
Romania's deposit return scheme has transformed recycling rates from Europe's worst to 94% collection. Discover how this environmental success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.
A US prosecutor's motion citing AI-generated inaccuracies has been rejected by a judge, highlighting growing concerns about artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Learn about the case implications.
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m economic value annually by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Campaigners urge closing export loophole.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to find a buyer after struggling with market pressures.
Unimetals Recycling, one of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs in jeopardy. Discover the full story and implications for the UK's steel supply chain.
The world produces 62 million tonnes of e-waste yearly, set to hit 82 million by 2030. Discover how to securely recycle your old devices and combat this growing environmental threat.
Waitrose becomes the first UK supermarket to use invisible recycling tags on its milk bottles to track plastic packaging. Discover how this innovation aims to boost recycling rates.