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UK government plans police-style powers for Environment Agency to crack down on waste crime

The UK government is considering granting enforcement officers of the Environment Agency (EA) police-style powers to strengthen the crackdown on waste crime, including fly-tipping and illegal dumping, ministers announced ahead of the upcoming Waste Crime Action Plan.

The Times of India

Out of the ashes, fire-hit towns join for art show

After bushfires destroyed hundreds of homes, communities have come together for an exhibition of recycled art.

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‘Our sofa bed sold the same day’: how to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfill

Planning a spring clean? From furniture to toothbrushes, books to old phones, here are the best ways to sell, donate and upcycle your unwanted things

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Birmingham bin workers’ strike: why did it start and when will it end?

Unite union began all-out strike more than a year ago and city remains without full waste collection service

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Unite announces cut to Labour membership fees by £580,000

UK union cutting contributions as talks with Birmingham council fail to reach resolution over bin strike

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A delightful day at the dump: ‘The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!’

At the council recycling tip in Chingford, people drop off fridges, dishwashers, mattresses, golf clubs, bicycles and batteries – then head into the shop to hunt through the weird and wonderful treasures

The Guardian - UK

Soham killer Ian Huntley bludgeoned as he bent over in prison workshop to tie string on crate in ‘savage’ attack

Inmates allegedly ‘knew the attack was coming’ and did nothing as it unfolded

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Fighting a losing battle to tackle growth in plastic production

Letters: Readers respond to an interview with Beth Gardiner on how the oil industry is pumping billions more into plastics

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Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims

The Independent UK

Retail group says it’s time for Michigan to ditch ‘Bottle Bill’ recycling program

The system, where consumers get a dime for every bottle or can they return, hasn’t been updated for decades - but it’s baked into the state’s constitution so will be difficult to change

The Independent UK

How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste

At Lufka Refillable Zero Waste Store in Tampa, customers refill bottles of everyday products like soap, shampoo and cleaning supplies instead of buying new

The Independent UK

El Salvador’s Mona Lisa gets a colourful makeover in a 13‑metre mural made from recycled caps

A new Mona Lisa has appeared in El Salvador. But this isn’t Leonardo da Vinci’s original. Instead, it seems a local twist has been added, in more ways than one. A towering 13-metre mural now dominates a building in Zacamil, a working-class area of San Salvador. And it’s made entirely…

The Times of India

‘This idea that we can now eat our clothes is pretty revolutionary’: how to give unwanted garments a second life

Half of unwanted clothes in Australia end up in landfill. Considered buying, repair and recycling garments can help reduce that waste

The Guardian - AU

You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment

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New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England

Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4m

Evening Standard

Crime gangs fly-tipping waste in London to be targeted by new drones squad

The team of 33 pilots will use 54 unmanned aircraft fitted with cutting-edge laser mapping technology to target illegal waste dumps across England

InsideEVs

EV Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

McKinsey says EV battery recycling will be a $70 billion annual business by the end of the next decade. Here's why.

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Hack your disposable vape into a mini wind synth with this DIY guide

“We have to use the low pressure sensor. Which means to play it, you must suck”

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River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status

Choice could prove difficult for Thames Water, which is trying to push through a water recycling scheme nearby

Tom’s Hardware

Can desktop recycling fix the 3D Printer waste problem?

The thrill of owning one of the best multicolor 3D printers has come at an unexpected price - overflowing bins of wasted filament and scrapped prints. Here are five machines that promise to turn failed prints back into fresh filament.

Evening Standard

Ealing Council launches ‘hit-squad’ to crack down on fly-tipping

The council is investing in CCTV, ‘tidy teams’ and new recycling schemes in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries

Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items

Evening Standard

London's 'greenest' council cutting back on net-zero schemes due to funding pressure

Borough considered the best local authority in the UK for its climate change actions says it has been hamstrung by a lack of government cash

The Times of India

This city in Denmark is paying people to return used coffee cups and the reason is surprising

A little process keeps repeating itself across Aarhus. A coffee is purchased, savoured, a cup is used, and then returned rather than thrown. Since January 2024, Denmark's second-largest city has operated a reusable cup deposit scheme to reduce disposable waste. The concept is straightforward and not uncommon, but the outcomes…

The Guardian - UK

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill

Textile bins are overflowing, but donating isn’t always the answer. Experts share the smarter, greener ways to declutter unwanted clothes

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