The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Scottish hospital trials UK-first 'reverse vending machine' scheme

The trial initiative started yesterday, ahead of the nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) coming into effect

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

Pupils should shift focus away from creating products that ‘end up in landfill’

Education company Pearson is calling for a new design and technology curriculum where students design ‘for the planet’.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Council bosses threaten action over village's 'eyesore' tyre recycling site

“The residents do not deserve to have the area blighted in this way.”

Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023

Incredible moment stunned cyclist ends up head first inside back of bin lorry

A video of the mystery man going head-first into the back of the recycling lorry as rescuers rush to help the dazed cyclist after the painful crash in Newlyn, Cornwall

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023

Derry environmental groups create eco-friendly 'Blind Date' for unwanted items

"We promise that you’ll have a fun time in a relaxed environment, with some tea, coffee and sweet treats to calm your pre-date nerves"

Belfast Live · Feb 12, 2023

Fire crews remain at Glasgow east end recycling centre four days after blaze as roads reopened

Fire crews have been at the scene on Nuneaton Street since 2.30am on Wednesday morning, with drone footage taken this morning showing significant damage to the recycling centre

Glasgow Live · Feb 11, 2023

The City Of Randwick Created Its Own Soft Plastic Recycling Program, Setting An Absolute Example

In excellent and well overdue news, Sydney’s City of Randwick will now allow its residents to recycle soft plastics in a move that will hopefully inspire more environmentally conscious change across Australia.The city’s mayor Dylan Parker made the announcement outside of the Randwick Recycling Centre where residents can now drop off…

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 11, 2023

Over 100 jobs available after plans to open Quantafuel recycling plant in Sunderland given go-ahead

Permission has been granted for a new Plastic-to-Liquid (PtL) plant to be built on land at the Port of Sunderland

Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2023

Brits dumped by an ex can name a BIN LORRY after them for Valentine's Day

A waste collection company is giving the chance for jilted lovers to name a bin lorry after their ex for Valentine's Day and will be even told in which town they can see the dump truck

Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Best eco friendly shower gel for healthy skin

Planet-friendly products for your shower shelf

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023