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'People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description'
Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.
October 9, 2026'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn
There are warnings over a combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator.
September 23, 2026Food waste processing is 'worth the extra effort'
Cornwall Council says about 36,000 tonnes of food waste has been recycled over two years.
August 27, 2026Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling
Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.
August 20, 2026You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
August 13, 2026New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".
August 10, 2026New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.
August 5, 2026Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
July 27, 2026Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
July 24, 2026It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
July 24, 2026Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.
July 4, 2026Drinks could go up in price by 50p under new return scheme, industry says
Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.
June 29, 2026Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
May 4, 2026Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
April 19, 2026Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.
March 21, 2026Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
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'People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description'
Businesses in Wales are required to sort waste into the same recycling categories that households are expected to do There was still "lots of room for improvement" when it comes to how much we recycl
'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn
The large landfill site at Mount Vernon, Glasgow, has just a few weeks of 'void' space left Scotland's waste sector is on the verge of a crisis which could see rubbish piling up on the streets, exper
Food waste processing is 'worth the extra effort'
Chris Lofts says the digester could produce enough electricity to power 8,500 homes Understanding the benefits of recycling food waste could encourage more people to do it in future, Cornwall Council
Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling
Wales is the only UK nation to include glass alongside plastic and metals in its planned deposit return scheme An organisation to manage Wales' deposit return scheme (DRS) has been appointed by the W
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Many scrambled to get hold of special solar eclipse glasses to protect their eyes Millions of us were treated to a stunning spectacle on Wednesday during mainland Europe's first total solar eclipse f
New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
Michaela Wilson said she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges" A mum who set up a school uniform exchange to help people struggling with the cost of schoolwear has said she
New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
Dressability volunteer Linda Maplestone helps alter branded items so that they can be donated to people in need and saved from landfill A clothing charity has helped save thousands of brand new coats
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Europe is introducing stricter targets on paper and card recycling It's quite literally a sticking point. While paper or cardboard packaging might on its own be recyclable, the presence of a label,
It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
Georgia enjoyed a Lotta Colada on her way to watch Harry Styles Cleaning up after pre-drinks, Aédén Rooney puts his empty BuzzBallz in the recycling. "It's plastic and metal, so I'd just assume it's
Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Andrew Billingsley from Lurgan firm Plaswire Ltd said the company was "preventing the incineration of plastics" by turning old wind farm blades into other products When a renewable energy hero needs
Drinks could go up in price by 50p under new return scheme, industry says
The deposit return scheme is due to be launched in October 2027 Shoppers in Wales could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say. The British So
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in. The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
If you have ever taken old clothes to a recycling bank, be it in the UK or North America, there is a real chance that the garments ended up illegally dumped in a desert in northern Chile. The South A
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
If you have ever taken old clothes to a recycling bank, be it in the UK or North America, there is a real chance that the garments ended up illegally dumped in a desert in northern Chile. The South A
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
If you have ever taken old clothes to a recycling bank, be it in the UK or North America, there is a real chance that the garments ended up illegally dumped in a desert in northern Chile. The South A
Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
As children across the country ditch school uniform for the day to raise money for Comic Relief, one Greater Manchester charity that has helped thousands of families with recycled uniforms will be rec
Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
Before Leila Green became a mother of triplets three years ago, she envisaged she'd be the kind of parent who would use reusable nappies. "But as soon as my babies arrived, I realised I just couldn't