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Waste workers in 14 Scottish council areas vote for strike action in row over pay

COUNCIL waste and street cleaning staff have voted for strike action in a row over pay which could see “rubbish piling up in the streets”, union…

The National (Scotland)

Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics

Energy giant promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible

The Guardian - US

9 expert tips on how to save water in your yard this summer

During a heatwave, water reserves can run low so here are some vital tips on how best to conserve your supply.

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£1.2bn plan to turn sewage waste into drinking water branded a ‘white elephant’

Southern Water says it wants to protect rare chalk streams, but campaigners say it could pollute the Solent

The Guardian - UK

Sleeping on waste: how to recycle a mattress in Australia so that it doesn’t end up in landfill (or on the street)

It is possible to give your mattress a second life. Here are some handy tips

The Guardian - AU

Minimal Gaia TE1 Cart Bag Review

A zipless cart bag with serious environmental credentials, Dan Parker takes the Minimal Gaia TE1 onto the golf course

Golf Monthly

Takeaways from AP's report on how China's textile recycling efforts take a back seat to fast fashion

China is the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics

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China's landfills brim with textile waste as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

China is the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics

The Independent UK

‘Weak link’ in Sydney’s waste disposal infrastructure could leave city with piles of uncollected garbage

Exclusive: Ageing, flood-prone rail line carrying the city’s waste to landfill increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Bin collectors to go on strike during Edinburgh Fringe

BIN collectors in Edinburgh have voted to strike over the Fringe over a pay dispute.

The National (Scotland)

What’s the best way to recycle your old tech?

Max Feeman-Mills breaks down what to do when your device has seen better days.

The Independent UK

Swedish audio brand Nocs announces a sleek new speaker, the Monolith Aluminium

The Nocs Monolith Aluminium, compact, classically simple and fully repairable, is a wireless speaker for minimalist audiophiles

Wallpaper

Academic warns of 'potentially damaging' health impact of Linwood e-waste fire

THE Scottish Greens have called for a “wider investigation” into e-waste fires after the incident at Linwood Industrial Estate last week...

The National (Scotland)

Charges for single-use coffee cups on table after Holyrood passes new bill

NEW legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who “deliberately contaminate” recycling, has…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Best fence panels: Choose the right fence for your garden

Pastoral privacy has never looked so good

The National (Scotland)

Scottish fire service gives update on 'ongoing fire' at Paisley industrial estate

THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued an update from the scene after a massive fire at an industrial estate sparked warnings for…

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners pile electronic waste outside Holyrood ahead of circular economy vote

ELECTRONIC waste has been piled up outside the Scottish Parliament as MSPs prepare to take part in the final debate on a bill seeking to change the…

AAP

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.

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Evening Standard

Best refillable deodorants to reduce waste and smell fresh

Lessen the environmental impact of your personal care products

Android Central

Nothing Phone's 2023 sustainability report highlights the end of PVC

Nothing detailed its eco-friendly efforts through its products in a 2023 sustainability report.

AAP

Leaders unite to extinguish disposed battery fires

Environment ministers across Australia have resolved to prioritise work to stop lithium-ion batteries ending up in landfills and sparking dangerous fires.

The Independent UK

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better

The Guardian - UK

How the small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu drastically cut plastic pollution

With lagoons once choked by rubbish, pressure from the appalled community led the government to ban certain single-use products

Evening Standard

New Government must reverse the shocking decline in recycling rates

The UK ranks 25th out of 30 European nations for paper and cardboard recycling

The National (Scotland)

Waste firm starts legal action against Scottish Government for £55 million

BIFFA has started legal action to recover £55 million from the Scottish Government after plans for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) fell through…

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