Christmas Recycling Rules: Avoid £200 Fines
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
Brits will eat 47 million tubs of sweets this Christmas, creating a huge plastic waste problem. Greene King's Tub2Pub scheme offers a recycling solution. Find out how to dispose of yours correctly.
The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £165,000 to launch a free, 24/7 national service for the 72,000 young people who go missing in the UK each year. Donate now to support vulnerable children.
Seoul's high-tech RFID bins charge residents per gram of waste, slashing food waste by 23.9% in a decade. Discover the system changing kitchen habits globally.
From Andrew's status to Kate's photo, how well do you know the royal stories of the year? Challenge yourself with Richard Eden's fiendish Palace Confidential quiz.
Shocking UK yoghurt waste figures revealed. Discover Tom Hunt's delicious, gelatine-free panna cotta recipe that rescues yoghurt from the bin. A simple, sustainable dessert solution.
A new study reveals UK households will bin over 50 million Brussels sprouts this Christmas due to over-buying. Discover the top wasted foods and tips for a more sustainable festive season.
The Environment Agency faces a multi-million pound landfill tax bill to clear illegal dumps, stalling action on sites like the 25,000-tonne mountain in Wigan. Read why communities are suffering.
Scottish cave diver and bomb disposal expert Andy Torbet reveals how complacency almost killed him in an underwater mine. Discover his terrifying approach to one of the world's most dangerous jobs.
Despite a UK ban on disposable vapes, incorrect disposal is sparking over 300 fires a year at waste facilities, endangering workers and services. Experts urge proper recycling.
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across the UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill tax and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Discover how a thrifty mum's zero-waste methods can slash your bills by £1000 and help the planet. Learn to shop smarter and reinvent leftovers today!
The Duchess of Sussex's latest magazine feature has drawn criticism, with one columnist describing it as revealing an 'insecure' side. Sign up for our free royal newsletter for exclusive insights.
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
An estimated 320 million pounds of food is wasted at Thanksgiving. Discover expert tips for smarter cooking and creative leftovers to reduce your impact.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read about the Environment Agency's investigation and the urgent call to protect the local environment.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a 150-metre illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell. Read the latest on the investigation.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
Álvaro García Ortiz steps down after Supreme Court finds him guilty of leaking confidential information. A significant blow to Prime Minister Sánchez's government.
A 150-metre mountain of waste dumped illegally in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, sparks an ecological disaster warning. The Environment Agency is pursuing criminals to cover clean-up costs. Report waste crime now.
The Duke of Sussex is set for a paid keynote speech in Canada, with royal expert Richard Eden revealing the full story behind the controversial gig. Sign up for exclusive insights.
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre long mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating. Urgent action is needed to tackle this pollution crisis.
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching pollutants into the River Cherwell, with evidence pointing to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
The world produces 62 million tonnes of e-waste yearly, set to hit 82 million by 2030. Discover how to securely recycle your old devices and combat this growing environmental threat.
A 10-metre high illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, described as an 'environmental catastrophe', threatens the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
A 150m-long illegal plastic waste dump created by organised crime is causing an environmental catastrophe in Oxfordshire, threatening the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Urgent action demanded.
Stop wasting bananas! UK experts reveal simple storage hacks to keep your bananas fresh and firm for up to 15 days. Learn how to wrap, hang, and chill them correctly.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been urgently transferred from HMP Wakefield after confidential prison documents were discovered in his cell, sparking a major security investigation.
Senior Hawks executive arrested for allegedly stealing confidential NBA data and proprietary files in shocking security breach that's rocked the basketball world.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions claim lives daily while providing livelihoods for thousands.