EXPLAINED: 8 - The Real Truth

London council slams ministers over lack of cash to clear 80,000-tonne 'Rainham Volcano' dump

Locals living next to the toxic landfill say they feel like ‘prisoners in their own home’

Evening Standard · Mar 28

A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time

Hundreds of used sneakers arrive each week at a workshop east of Paris, where workers inspect them for resale, redistribution or rejection

The Independent UK · Mar 27

More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds

Number fell 23% year on year in 2025 but waste companies say recycling systems still under strain from sheer volume

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

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 · Mar 15

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.

AAP · Mar 14

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

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 · Mar 5

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

Evening Standard · Mar 1