Vape disposal still causing daily fires six months after ban
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.
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Sydney waste facility fireball injures firefighters
A massive fireball erupted at a Sydney waste facility, sending flames 150m high and injuring two firefighters. The cause of the dramatic blaze is under investigation.
Expert Tips for a Magical Christmas Home
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.
8,000 illegal waste sites plague UK, dodging £1.63bn tax
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across the UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill tax and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Romania's recycling success hits 94% in two years
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.
Polite litter accounts for almost half of UK rubbish
A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.
Ancient Rubbish Reveals Neolithic Recycling Habits
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
5,400 New Jobs Possible If UK Stops Plastic Exports
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.
Illegal Waste Dump Pollutes Oxfordshire River
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching pollutants into the River Cherwell, with evidence pointing to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
Eco-Friendly Shower Gel Switch: A Sensitive Skin Win
Discover how switching to a refillable shower gel from Wild benefits sensitive skin and the planet. Save 30% this Black Friday. Make the sustainable swap today!
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.
Waitrose Pioneers Invisible Milk Recycling Tags
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.
Man makes £600 a month from dumpster diving
Jake Stevens from Portsmouth rescues discarded valuables from bins, earning £600 monthly. He finds designer handbags, jewellery, and food, highlighting UK retail waste.
Banish Grout Stains Forever: Easy Cleaning Hacks
Discover professional secrets to removing stubborn grout stains from bathrooms and kitchens using common household items. Transform your tiles from dingy to dazzling!
Council fines residents £1,500 in recycling blunder
Westminster neighbours hit with massive fines after council wrongly accuses them of fly-tipping. The shocking case that exposes recycling system failures.
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
Scottish Government accused of misleading firms over botched recycling
An explosive report reveals how Scottish ministers allegedly misled companies about a botched recycling initiative, with experts warning of catastrophic consequences for businesses and environmental targets.
Wheelie Bin Mistakes Could Cost You £1,000
UK households face hefty penalties for common wheelie bin errors including overfilling, wrong placement and contamination. Learn how to avoid costly fines.
Transform Halloween Pumpkin Waste Into Nutritious Meals
Discover how to repurpose your Halloween pumpkin into delicious, protein-packed recipes and reduce food waste with these innovative kitchen hacks.
UK's Pumpkin Waste Crisis: Don't Bin It, Cook It!
Millions of edible pumpkins become Halloween casualties each year. Discover creative recipes and environmental solutions to transform this seasonal waste into culinary treasures.
Southend becomes 'Bin City' with controversial 3-bin system
Southend-on-Sea becomes the latest UK council to implement controversial three-bin waste collection system, sparking resident backlash and space concerns across the Essex coastal city.
Natural Hack Banishes Toilet Limescale for 20p
Discover how to remove stubborn toilet limescale using two cheap natural ingredients you already have in your kitchen cupboard. No harsh chemicals needed!
Scottish Government 'irresponsible' over recycling scheme
The Scottish Government faces scathing criticism in court over its 'catastrophic' management of a failed recycling deposit scheme that cost taxpayers millions and left businesses in turmoil.
Expert Hacks To Banish Fridge Odours Forever
Discover professional cleaning secrets to eliminate stubborn refrigerator smells with simple household ingredients. From baking soda miracles to coffee ground solutions.
Green bin mistakes could cost gardeners £500 fines
UK gardeners face unexpected fines for putting common garden waste items in green bins. Discover which plants and materials could cost you hundreds.
Recycling firm crisis after Scotland's failed bottle scheme
Exclusive: Circularity Scotland invested millions in Scottish Government's doomed deposit return scheme, leaving businesses in crisis and sparking political fallout.
Battery Bin Warning: The Shocking Fire Risk You Need to Know
Experts reveal the dangerous consequences of improper battery disposal and share essential safety guidelines every UK household needs to know to prevent fires and environmental damage.
Cornwall's fishing net recycling revolution
Discover how a Cornish entrepreneur is transforming discarded fishing gear into valuable products while cleaning up Britain's coastline in an innovative environmental mission.
New weekly food waste collection rules for millions
Major recycling overhaul forces households across England to separate food waste weekly while general rubbish collections may become fortnightly under new government plans.
Fly-tipper fined for burning waste near recycling centre
In a shocking display of environmental disregard, a man has been prosecuted for illegally setting fire to fly-tipped waste mere steps from a fully-functional recycling facility in St Helens.
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