The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment

The Independent UK · Feb 20

New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England

Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4m

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Crime gangs fly-tipping waste in London to be targeted by new drones squad

The team of 33 pilots will use 54 unmanned aircraft fitted with cutting-edge laser mapping technology to target illegal waste dumps across England

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Ealing Council launches ‘hit-squad’ to crack down on fly-tipping

The council is investing in CCTV, ‘tidy teams’ and new recycling schemes in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour

Evening Standard · Feb 8

Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries

Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

London's 'greenest' council cutting back on net-zero schemes due to funding pressure

Borough considered the best local authority in the UK for its climate change actions says it has been hamstrung by a lack of government cash

Evening Standard · Feb 5

This city in Denmark is paying people to return used coffee cups and the reason is surprising

A little process keeps repeating itself across Aarhus. A coffee is purchased, savoured, a cup is used, and then returned rather than thrown. Since January 2024, Denmark's second-largest city has operated a reusable cup deposit scheme to reduce disposable waste. The concept is straightforward and not uncommon, but the outcomes…

The Times of India · Feb 4

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill

Textile bins are overflowing, but donating isn’t always the answer. Experts share the smarter, greener ways to declutter unwanted clothes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

'A bold step...to address the challenges posed by plastic waste': Los Angeles could be first major city to ban single-use printer cartridges

The city of Los Angeles is working on a potential ban of single-use printer cartridges. Here's what that could look like.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 28

Why three barges have been sunk for first-of-its-kind Essex habitat

A new island is being built just off the eastern shore of the National Trust’s existing Northey Island

The Independent UK · Jan 28