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The Guardian view on waste: the festive season is a good time to think about rubbish

Editorial: Weak regulation is to blame for disastrous failures in relation to pollution. But there are solutions if people get behind them

The Guardian - UK

‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds

For some, the smell brings on nausea and headaches. Others fear ‘forever chemicals’ seeping into the water

The Guardian - UK

Peak Performance just unveiled a jacket that can literally be taken apart and it could change outdoor gear forever

The company's bold new prototype reveals what happens when you design a jacket to be unmade

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E-Waste Crisis in 2025: How Companies Are Tackling Tech Recycling and Sustainability Solutions

Electronic waste is surging globally, challenging recycling systems. Tech recycling 2025 and sustainability tech initiatives aim to reduce the e-waste crisis.

International Business Times

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Transforming Into a Wildlife Hotspot — And That's a Problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so packed with long-lasting plastic that dozens of coastal species are living, breeding and spreading on it — forming a new 'neopelagic' ecosystem that could disrupt marine life and reshape oceans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Bin workers strike over Christmas could seen rubbish pile up in east London

GMB regional organiser Mary Goodson said: ‘Our members still have not been offered a decent pay uplift’

Evening Standard

UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds

Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economy

The Guardian - UK

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More than 650 jobs at risk as scrap metals giant files for liquidation

Unimetals, which operates at 27 UK locations, files winding–up petition after failing to find a buyer

The Guardian - UK

Mountain of waste dumped in Oxfordshire field contains rubbish from councils

Evidence of waste from primary schools and local authorities in south-east England points to possible large-scale corruption, expert says

The Guardian - UK

E-waste not want not: how to recycle old phones and computers

The average Australian generates about 22kg of e-waste yearly. Here’s how to responsibly recycle your unwanted devices

The Guardian - AU

How to remove stickers from glass — 3 methods that work

These simple techniques safely eliminate sticky residue from different glass surfaces.

Tom’s Guide

Free Cup, Heavy Footprint? The Green Claims Behind Starbucks' Red Cup Day

Starbucks' Red Cup Day is back, but sustainability experts warn the free reusable holiday cups may carry a bigger environmental footprint than the promotion suggests.

International Business Times UK

Caraway Home Discount Codes for November 2025 -

Use one of these Caraway Home discount codes to save on cookware and other kitchen equipment from the eco-friendly brand.

Tom’s Guide

Admin blunders cost cash-strapped east London council up to £200,000 in lost income

Some businesses went years without being billed for waste collections due to system and oversight failures

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Bonfire Night mistakes that could cost homeowners hundreds of pounds

These mistakes could end up costing you hundreds after one of the UK’s favourite nights of the year

The Guardian - UK

‘If you ignore emissions, we did great’: Germany’s challenging fight to go green

Despite progress in cutting carbon pollution, climate groups say country’s toughest hurdles are yet to come

Tom’s Guide

People are using the 'cardboard method' to prepare garden beds for the winter — here's how it works

Your garden needs a lot less maintenance in the winter months, but that doesn't mean there's not prep work you can do. The 'cardboard method' is a genius way to care for your flower beds without having to dig them up. Low maintenance and affordable, here's how it's done.

Evening Standard

London's worst areas for fly-tipping revealed — where does your borough rank on our interactive map?

Shocking data reveals that eight out of the ten worst locations in England for unlawful waste disposal are in the capital, with one borough named as the country’s biggest culprit

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The Guardian - UK

Organised crime making millions from illegal waste dumping in UK, says committee

Peers say ‘woeful’ record on prosecutions has led to a ‘low-risk, high-reward’ criminal culture

The Guardian - UK

Confessions of a serial leaf stealer: the garden gadget that actually made tidying fun

Autumn’s mess, sorted; tips for better mornings; and the best beard trimmers

The Independent UK

Watchdog report says American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia

A report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month — much of it to Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste

InsideEVs

Why China Is Quietly Winning At EV Battery Recycling

Thanks to new techniques, some Chinese companies say they can recover 99.6% of the key battery materials like nickel, cobalt and manganese.

Cycling Weekly

‘You still ride black tyres? They're dirty and slow’ - Vittoria wants to change what bike tyres look, feel and even smell like

New line of gravel tyres is made from 92% renewable materials, are neutral coloured and faster, lighter and more puncture-resistance to boot

Evening Standard

Slater gave ’emphatic’ assurance to Biffa on deposit return scheme, court told

Biffa Waste Services is seeking £166 million of reparations from the Scottish Government over the decision to delay the recycling initiative.

AAP

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Australia is being encouraged to be savvy with how it recycles old technology, with high-demand critical minerals able to be extracted and repurposed.

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