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Humza Yousaf remarks on BBC's 'extraordinary framing' of Deposit Return Scheme row

HUMZA Yousaf has called the BBC's framing of the UK's demand that Scotland alter an ambitious recycling scheme "extraordinary".

The National (Scotland)

Recycled and reused food contact plastics are ‘vectors’ for toxins – study

Research provides a unique review of contact chemicals in packaging, utensils, plates, etc and how they contaminate food

The Guardian - US

Humza Yousaf receives late night letter 'demanding' glass exclusion from DRS

The UK Government has demanded Scotland remove glass bottles from its deposit return scheme (DRS) if the initiative is to go ahead, First Minister…

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UK Government will permit Scottish deposit return scheme – but without glass

Ministers wrote to Humza Yousaf confirming an exemption to permit the scheme to go ahead would be granted, but without glass bottles.

The Independent UK

Cardiff Council has been using diesel generators to charge electric bin lorries

The council has said it's a temporary measure to mitigate a fault between its new vehicles and electric chargers

Wales Online

Reconomy Group buys Nottinghamshire-based UK Waste Solutions

UK Waste Solutions employs 160 people and owns brands including Novati, AMA, Click Waste UK and Evolution

Birmingham Post

New investors for waste management company RiverRidge as BGF divest

The company has been bought by two Luxembourg-based funds

Birmingham Post

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Toxins hidden in plastics are the industry’s dirty secret – recycling is not the answer

We need to know more about what goes into plastics and better regulation of how recycled products are used, says environmental chemistry lecturer Dr Charlotte Lloyd

The Guardian - UK

Massive clean-up underway after battery acid and oil spills from overturned lorry on busy Louth road

A section of road remains closed while specialist waste removal crews deal with the situation

Irish Mirror

Big interview: Cosmetics brand Lush lifts lid on new green hub in Dorset

The 40,128 sq ft of warehouse space, in Poole, will play a crucial role in Lush’s commitment to creating a cyclical business model

Birmingham Post

Recycled plastic can be more toxic and is no fix for pollution, Greenpeace warns

Campaign group says plastics are incompatible with circular economy as countries prepare for treaty talks

The Guardian - UK

Govt to force change on packaging industry

Australia's packaging industry will be forced to clean up its act under new mandatory regulations, the government says.

AAP

Recycling can release huge quantities of microplastics, study finds

Scientists find high levels of microplastics in wastewater from unnamed UK plant – and in air surrounding facility

The Guardian - UK

This cling film freezer hack is the packed lunch time-saver we all need

Apparently, we've all been storing our clingfilm wrong...

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Evening Standard

Londoners to get free vape for returning 10 in bid to address environmental impact of waste

Londoners will be handed free vapes if they recycle their old devices amid growing concerns about the number of fires at recycling plants.

Wales Online

Council tries wheelie bins with four compartments

The trial could see the bins rolled out to more homes

Daily Record

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

Liverpool Echo

Fury as 'disgusting' flytipping returns after Google Maps shame

Annual statistics show there were nearly 4,000 cases of flytipping on the Wirral

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The Hindu

3R centre opened in Belagavi

The Belagavi city corporation has started a 3R centre to enable residents reduce, reuse and recycle waste. These centres will be the hub of waste collection and management in the city.

ABC News

Without enough recycling facilities in Australia, some are getting creative with plastic solutions

As a nationwide plastic export ban is temporarily lifted, there's concern about a lack of onshore recycling facilities in Australia. But it's inspiring some businesses to find solutions, turning plastic bottle lids into designer products.

ABC News

Wade Cawley on a mission to save tonnes of e-waste from landfill

Only 20 per cent of the world's enormous amount of electronic waste is recycled, but NSW South Coast man Wade Cawley is trying to change that with his own two hands.

Bristol Post

Love Saves the Day banned items list including loose glitter and umbrellas

Ahead of the festival next week we put together a list of everything that's prohibited

Bike Perfect

Feedback Sports Thru-Axle Chain Keeper review – very simple yet clever

Feedback Sports' eco friendly Chain Keeper is our new favorite workshop accessory

Daily Record

Deposit Return Scheme could be scrapped within days, admits Green minister Lorna Slater

The Deposit Return Scheme has been repeatedly delayed and has faced criticism from multiple businesses.

ABC News

After failed dump search, police say it's unlikely they'll find the body of Brisbane woman Lesley Trotter

Police tell the ABC the search of the rubbish tip has been called off because waste is decomposing at a rate faster than predicted.

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