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Glasgow back court bin collections to be replaced by on-street hubs in council shake up

Glasgow could bid farewell to back court bins in the near future as the council prepares to trial new on-street hubs to shake up refuse collection in the city.

Glasgow Live

Recycling firm bosses left in the dark over latest delay to deposit return scheme

Humza Yousaf announced the controversial deposit return scheme would be delayed a second time following a massive backlash from businesses.

Daily Record

Australia recycles just 18% of plastic packaging and will not reach 2025 target, review finds

Environmental campaigners say industry-led approach is failing and stronger laws are needed

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Packaging industry won't meet its own targets on waste

None of the waste-busting targets the packaging industry set for itself five years ago will be met, a long-awaited review has confirmed.

AAP

Best Earth Day deals 2023: your sustainable tech shopping guide

Earth Day is April 22nd, so a ton of online retailers are discounting their sustainable tech and refurbished devices. These are the best deals we've found so far.

Android Central

Valleys paper straw company eyes global expansion on $10m investment from one of Japan's biggest firms

Transcend Packaging said its partnership with ITOCHU Corporation will support plans to build one of Europe's biggest moulded fibre product factories

Birmingham Post

North Ayrshire Council insists improvements still needed on recycling

Officials are insisting they will strive for even more improvement despite their good record.

Daily Record

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Plastic-free Remembrance Day poppies partly made from discarded coffee cups

The poppy will be plastic free and made of recyclable paper for the first time since it was introduced 102 years ago

Evening Standard

Remembrance poppies to be made entirely from paper in future

Royal British Legion’s new poppy has 40% smaller carbon footprint and will be recyclable in household waste collections

The Guardian - UK

Calls for Glasgow 'food voucher' incentive to encourage people to recycle

The city is about to roll out additional bins in a bid to encourage more people to recycle responsibly - but city's GMB convenor believes more will be needed to get some families on board.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire shared road services scrapped following audit review

The partnership between the two councils was found to have 'modest' cost savings but was unsustainable.

Glasgow Live

Deposit return scheme in Scotland postponed again following business opposition

Humza Yousaf said he wanted to "reset" the relationship between the Scottish Government and businesses across the country.

Daily Record

Queensland police begin search for missing Toowong woman Lesley Trotter at Swanbank dump

Multiple police units have been joined by Australian Defence Force personnel at the Swanbank Renewable Energy and Waste Management Facility, west of Brisbane, to look for the body of the 78-year-old.

ABC News

Environmental advocates lodge ACCC complaint over 'ocean plastic' products

More consumer products are claiming to be made from recycled ocean or ocean-bound plastics, but green groups say the claims are difficult to prove and may be misleading consumers.

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Daily Record

Dumped rubbish that closed Falkirk country road came from 'outwith the area'

Investigators tracked down the culprits and penalty notices have now been issued

Marie Claire

How to recycle beauty products—and why it's such a crucial step

Consider this your go-to guide on beauty recycling

Wales Online

Recycling centres are to shut one day a week in Bridgend

The plans would be implemented across the borough's three recycling centres

Insider UK

Business leaders unite again in plea to halt Deposit Return Scheme

Letter warns than unless the scheme is delayed or stopped, 'it will fail'

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‘Tough going’: gruelling search for Qld woman’s body

The hunt for the body of retired teacher Lesley Trotter could take months, Queensland's police warn, as they prepare to sift through tonnes of landfill.

Nottingham Post

Life next to Nottinghamshire recycling centre with busy traffic

Residents have shared the ins and outs of their life next to a popular recycling centre

The Independent UK

Chief: Indiana plastics fire reduced to a single hot spot

A fire chief says crews working to fully extinguish an Indiana plastics fire have reduced its smoldering areas to a single hot spot as officials prepared to decide if a dayslong evacuation order should be lifted

ABC News

Plastic-eating backyard fungi discovery boosts hopes for a solution to the recycling crisis

Two types of fungi commonly found in backyards can be used to break down one of the world's most stubborn plastics — and scientists say this discovery could be a significant step in addressing the recycling crisis.

Manchester Evening News

Workers at Trafford paper factory used by Amazon and Dominoes to strike in pay dispute

Workers are set to take part in six 12 and 24 hour strikes

iMore

Apple announces massive battery sustainability upgrade for all of its devices

Apple has today announced plans to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries by 2025.

Daily Record

Johnstone youngsters upping their green credentials in eco flag bid

Children at Gleniffer Nursery have been taking part in litter picks, reusing and recycling and reducing their carbon emissions.

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