Binman reveals item that stops your recycling being collected
A binman has issued a vital warning that placing carrier bags in your home recycling could see your entire bin rejected. Learn the simple rules to ensure your waste is taken away.
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New 4-bin recycling rules start March 31 with £400 fines
All homes in England must separate waste into four streams from March 31, 2026. A BBC legal expert explains the new rules and how to avoid £400 fixed penalty notices.
Sydney Council's Holiday Bin Collection Sparks Demand for Change
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.
India Typhoid Outbreak: Sewage in Water Supply Affects 133
Over 130 cases of typhoid reported in Gujarat after raw sewage leaked into drinking water via faulty pipes. Officials warn of more cases. Read the full report.
Urgent Warning Over Deadly Fake Weight Loss Injections
Health minister Dr Zubir Ahmed warns Brits against black market weight loss jabs, citing contamination and fatal heart risks. Official advice: only use prescribed medication.
Urgent UK Warning: Fake Weight Loss Jabs Can Kill
Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed warns Brits against black market weight loss injections. Contaminated 'fat jabs' can cause heart failure, psychological harm, and death. Learn how to stay safe.
Binman warns crisp packets could get your recycling rejected
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.
10 dead in contaminated water outbreak in Indian city
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore, India's cleanest city, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water. Authorities are investigating.
England's New Bin Collection Rules Start April 2026
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.
Christmas dinner deaths in Italy: mother and daughter die
A mother and her teenage daughter died from suspected food poisoning after a Christmas meal in Italy. The father remains in intensive care as authorities investigate.
Mum and daughter die after 'contaminated' Christmas dinner
A woman and her teenage daughter died from suspected food poisoning after a family Christmas meal in Italy. The father remains in intensive care as authorities investigate.
5 Ways to Tackle Your Post-Holiday Waste
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.
Christmas Recycling Rules: Avoid £200 Fines
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.
47m sweet tubs create UK Christmas plastic waste mountain
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.
Christmas recycling warning: Use the 'scrunch test' for paper
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.
Bin man's crucial Christmas recycling advice for wrapping paper
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.
Lead Poisoning Warning After Spices Brought from India
UK health chiefs issue urgent warning after a London resident suffers lead poisoning from contaminated coriander bought abroad. Learn the risks and how to stay safe.
Family's recycling hacks save £2,000+ a year
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.
Four bins mandatory for English homes from 2026
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.
10-Second Christmas Recycling Test To Save Your Bins
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 battery recycling drive promises jobs and clean energy
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.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Blamed on Sandwich
Spain's military is deployed after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, potentially caused by a contaminated sausage sandwich. Key exports to the UK and China are halted.
UK Dog Owners Warned of Serious Zoonotic Disease Risk
Vets urge vigilance for leptospirosis, a serious disease spread from dogs to humans. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your family and pets, especially after flooding.
Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis Kills Thousands
Exclusive report on the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a British traveller's death in Laos to thousands of unreported fatalities worldwide. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Infant Botulism Outbreak: 37 Cases in Formula Recall
Health officials investigate a US-wide infant botulism outbreak with 37 cases linked to recalled ByHeart formula. Learn the symptoms and safety steps for parents.
ByHeart Formula: All Lots May Contain Botulism
Tests reveal ByHeart infant formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria. Dozens of babies sickened. Parents urged to stop use immediately and check for symptoms.
650 jobs at risk as UK metals recycler enters liquidation
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.
Jamaica Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane
Jamaica confirms a deadly leptospirosis outbreak with six suspected deaths following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic flooding. Health officials urge caution in contaminated areas.
US Baby Formula Recall Over Botulism Fears
Health officials issue a 'do not use' warning for ByHeart infant formula after 23 hospitalisations across 13 US states. Learn the symptoms and safety steps.
Global E-Waste Hits 62 Million Tonnes Annually
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.
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