MYSTERIOUS: 38 - What They Never Told You

M&S teams up with recycling tech group to trace plastic packaging

Polytag system prints invisible tag on to containers, which can be picked up by readers located at recycling centres

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

OPINION - London is bad at recycling. It should help solve the world's waste crisis

Amid London’s ongoing struggle to reach its 2025 recycling goals of 45 per cent and bolster material circularity, a pressing need emerges for systemic solutions to confront the burgeoning waste crisis in the UK and beyond.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2024

I swapped my south LA lawn for a verdant microfarm – now I feed the neighborhood

The 67-year-old’s switch was a bold move in a city ruled by cars and concrete, and where the impact of extreme heat and water shortages are acutely felt

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2024

A (mostly) scientific ranking of takeout containers – from worst to best for the environment

One way to mitigate the eco-guilt of a to-go habit is to choose restaurants that serve food in sustainable containers

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2024

Looking to get rid of your old cracked plastic plant pots? B&Q wants to take them off your hands

Hardware store B&Q is now offering valuable in-store recycling for your old plastic plant pots

Woman & Home · May 10, 2024

Best tent inners ready for camping adventures

From spare compartments to pop-up bedrooms, keep your canvas home in good working order for longer

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

These stunning artworks are made with recycled phone cases

CASETiFY finds a creative use for its recycled products.

Creative Bloq · May 4, 2024

Countries consider pact to reduce plastic production by 40% in 15 years

Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5C

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

‘Huge disappointment’ as UK delays bottle deposit plan and excludes glass

Scheme for plastic bottles and cans put back to 2027 while environment minister says glass recycling ‘unduly’ complex

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule To Expand Overtime Pay To Millions Of Salaried Workers

The US Department of Labor announced a final rule that will extend overtime pay eligibility to around 4 million salaried workers, surpassing previous regulations.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024