The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Black bin bags in RCT would be collected every three weeks under new proposals

The council said the changes are being considered so they can reach their recycling targets and avoid fines for not doing so

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

TUI holidaymakers slam 'worst' five-star Cape Verde trip after being struck down with sickness bug

Consett couple claim their 'luxury' holiday was 'ruined' by gastric illness, complaining of a 'filthy pool' and flies that appeared to be everywhere

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

Early Brisbane garbage collection prompts petition but ultimately shot down by council

Brisbane City Council dismisses a petition calling for it to ensure garbage collection trucks do not start their morning runs before 5:30am in the suburbs.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Where superbins have been installed and who is getting them next

Subterranean super bins could be coming to a street near you soon

Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022

Black bin bags will be collected every three weeks instead of two in Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire residents will also be able to recycle more when the changes come into force at the end of January

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

Nigerian teens create fashion from trash to fight pollution

Teenage climate activists in Nigeria’s largest city are recycling trash into runway outfits for a “Trashion Show.”

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

The plastic waste pyramid controversy

Some call it a missed opportunity to push for plastic production cuts

Salon · Nov 20, 2022

Two-thirds of Brits feel 'overwhelmed' by information on how to be eco-friendly

More than half feel confused in their efforts to be green - as 43% point to conflicting information as stalling their sustainable habits

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

Treatment of wastewater in Nigeria's oil fields is failing, raising the risk of health hazards

People need both clean, safe water and sustainable energy. That means both resources must be properly managed. But when it comes to the oil and gas industries, there’s a problem.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022

Company directors guilty of safety failings after five workers died

Wayne Hawkeswood and Graham Woodhouse guilty of four offences regarding incident at Birmingham metal recycling site

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022