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Chef's Leftover Rice Trick To Stop Food Waste

Stop throwing away leftover rice! Discover a top chef's simple, delicious recipe to transform yesterday's takeaway into today's crispy, flavourful sensation. Your wallet and your taste buds will thank you.

Ocado to Eliminate All Plastic Bags by 2024

In a major sustainability move, online supermarket Ocado has announced it will eliminate all plastic bags from its deliveries by the end of 2024, responding to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly shopping.

Plastic Bag Sales Rise, Reversing a Decade of Progress

A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations

Victoria's 'Licence to Burn' Waste Plan Sparks Fury

Victoria is radically overhauling its waste management system, fast-tracking energy-from-waste facilities. Critics warn this 'incineration revolution' risks creating a 'licence to burn' culture, undermining recycling and public health. Explore the high-st

Woman loses 5lbs on 1940s wartime ration diet

A modern woman's fascinating experiment with a strict 1940s wartime ration diet leads to surprising weight loss, improved health, and a life-changing perspective on food consumption and waste.

UK Families Waste £256 of Food Annually

New research reveals British households are binning £256 of edible food annually. Discover the most wasted items and how to save money immediately.

Never Throw Away Onion Scraps - Grow Free Onions Forever

Discover the incredible kitchen scrap hack that transforms leftover onion ends into a perpetual supply of fresh, homegrown onions. This simple, cost-effective gardening trick will revolutionise your cooking and reduce food waste.

Forget Salad! 10 Genius Ways to Cook With Lettuce

Tired of soggy side salads? Discover Anna Berrill's revolutionary recipes that turn humble lettuce into the star of stir-fries, grills, and even desserts. Banish food waste forever.

UK considers ban on single-use vapes

The UK government considers banning disposable vapes due to environmental concerns, as millions are discarded improperly each week.

UN plastic treaty talks begin in Geneva

Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?

Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms

Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.

Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames

A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.

Lagos battles growing styrofoam environmental crisis

Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, faces an escalating environmental disaster as styrofoam waste clogs waterways and landfills. Experts call for urgent action to avert long-term ecological damage.

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