Category : Search result: UK waste crisis


India's toxic trash mountains claim lives daily

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.

UK destroys edible food while Gaza starves

Shocking investigation reveals UK supermarkets and suppliers are dumping thousands of tonnes of food that could feed starving Palestinians, as government red tape blocks life-saving aid shipments.

Zombie Vapes: Exploding Disposable E-Cigarettes Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.

Zero-Waste Caramelised Onion Tart Recipe

Discover award-winning chef Tom Hunt's revolutionary zero-waste caramelised onion tart recipe that transforms kitchen scraps into gourmet perfection in under an hour.

Organised Crime Behind UK Fly-Tipping Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are turning illegal waste dumping into a multi-million pound enterprise, overwhelming British countryside and communities.

UK's Worst Bin Collections Exposed

Exclusive analysis reveals the UK councils with the worst bin collection records as residents face overflowing waste and missed collections.

How our tech addiction is destroying the planet

New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.

UN Plastics Treaty in Crisis as Chair Steps Down

The global fight against plastic pollution faces major setback as UN treaty negotiations descend into chaos, prompting the resignation of chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso and putting crucial environmental agreement in jeopardy.

Zero-Waste Blackberry Chocolate Cake Recipe

Discover how to create a stunning zero-waste chocolate cake using foraged blackberries. This innovative recipe turns seasonal abundance into an unforgettable dessert while reducing food waste.

Zero-Waste Fennel Frond Pesto Recipe

Discover a simple, delicious recipe to turn often-discarded fennel tops into a flavourful pesto, championing sustainable cooking and reducing food waste in your kitchen.

UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste

A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.

320 Tonnes of Waste Dumped in Westminster by Criminal Gang

A ruthless criminal gang is operating with impunity, dumping mountains of commercial waste across Westminster. Despite police awareness, authorities admit they are powerless to stop the environmental blight plaguing one of London's most prestigious postco

COVID Masks Leach Toxins in UK Environment

New UK research reveals disposable face masks from the COVID-19 pandemic are leaching dangerous chemicals and microplastics into soil and waterways, creating a silent environmental crisis that could persist for decades.

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