‘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 · Dec 2, 2025
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 T3 · Dec 2, 2025
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 · Nov 28, 2025
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 · Nov 28, 2025
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 · Nov 27, 2025
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 · Nov 25, 2025
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 · Nov 24, 2025
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 · Nov 19, 2025
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 · Nov 15, 2025
How to remove stickers from glass — 3 methods that work These simple techniques safely eliminate sticky residue from different glass surfaces. Tom’s Guide · Nov 15, 2025
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 · Nov 13, 2025
Caraway Home Discount Codes for May 2026 - Use one of these Caraway Home discount codes to save on cookware and other kitchen equipment from the eco-friendly brand. Tom’s Guide · Nov 12, 2025
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 · Nov 7, 2025
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 Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 ‘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 · Nov 2, 2025 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 · Oct 29, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025 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 · Oct 27, 2025 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 · Oct 22, 2025 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 · Oct 21, 2025 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 · Oct 21, 2025 ‘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 · Oct 21, 2025 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 · Oct 20, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 California lawsuit says makers of plastic bags lied about products being recyclable California is suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging they misled people by falsely claiming their products were recyclable