The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Glasgow cleansing workers warn drop in staff numbers will hit recycling targets

Unions say they are not enough staff at the Blochairn recycling plant to meet council targets, but council dispute claims this is seeing more waste sent to landfill.

Glasgow Live · May 9, 2023

The couple so good at recycling they only put their bin out once a YEAR

Richard and Louise Arnold said people should 'make small changes' to reduce their waste

Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2023

Impact Recycling secures backing of Korean giant LG for plastics separation tech

LG anticipates licensing Impact's process, which can save plastics from landfill and incineration

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

Meet the family who create so little waste they only put out rubbish bin once a year

Louise and Richard Arnold now run their own website offering tips to others keen to reduce the amount of rubbish they throw out

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2023

Shock extra household charge to hit thousands across Ireland from tomorrow

These rises mean a household having its bin collected every fortnight is now paying €50 more per year for waste-collection services.

Irish Mirror · May 7, 2023

Aldi makes major packaging change affecting all 990 UK stores

Aldi has removed all of the glass and metal components from the handwash pumps - which means the entire packaging is able to be fully recycled in the UK

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

UK ministers urged to grant exemption for deposit return amid ‘litter emergency’

Scheme supporters protested outside the UK Government’s offices in Edinburgh

Insider UK · May 4, 2023

‘A sea of misinformation’: FTC to address industry greenwashing complaints

As consumers turn to renewable and recyclable products, protests over industry’s use of misleading terms have proliferated

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2023

Americans Want Corporations To Take Responsibility For Byproduct Waste

A new survey found that 91% of Americans take part in some sort of sustainability practice. 

Zenger · May 3, 2023

Three-phased campaign to make Kerala waste-free

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced a three-phase ‘Malinyamuktham Nava Keralam’ campaign with a view to finding a lasting solution to waste management issues in the State by March 2024.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023