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 · Jul 13, 2024
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 · Jul 10, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
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 · Jul 10, 2024
‘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 · Jul 3, 2024
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) · Jul 1, 2024
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 · Jul 1, 2024
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 · Jun 30, 2024
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) · Jun 30, 2024
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) · Jun 26, 2024
Best fence panels: Choose the right fence for your garden Pastoral privacy has never looked so good Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2024
Solar panels paving the path to new recycling hub One of Australia's biggest energy providers plans to establish a solar panel recycling facility in NSW that could turn old tech into new footpaths. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
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) · Jun 24, 2024
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… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 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.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024 Best refillable deodorants to reduce waste and smell fresh Lessen the environmental impact of your personal care products
Android Central · Jun 21, 2024 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 · Jun 20, 2024 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 · Jun 20, 2024 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 · Jun 20, 2024 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 · Jun 18, 2024 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) · Jun 18, 2024 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…
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Coldplay’s vinyl copies of new album Moon Music will be made from recycled plastic bottles Band say decision will reduce their carbon emissions by 85 per cent
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 Coldplay: vinyl copies of new album Moon Music will be made from old plastic bottles Band say carbon emissions for vinyl production will be reduced by 85% thanks to new method, as they announce 10th studio album
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024 How to safely dispose or recycle your vapes, after electronic cigarettes cause lorry fire in Wales Fire chiefs in Powys say ‘several disposable vapes seemed to have been crushed and damaged, which would have sparked and ignited the rest of the rubbish within the lorry’