Council bin men face biohazard waste nightmare
Westminster refuse workers face hazardous medical waste including used needles and soiled dressings mixed with regular rubbish, creating dangerous working conditions.
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New weekly food waste collection rules for millions
Major recycling overhaul forces households across England to separate food waste weekly while general rubbish collections may become fortnightly under new government plans.
Kenya Aid Scandal: Funds Fuel Environmental Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how international development funds are creating toxic wastelands in Nairobi, raising urgent questions about Western aid accountability.
UK plastic waste exports surge 84% to developing nations
Shocking new data reveals Britain is dramatically increasing plastic waste shipments to poorer countries, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about recycling accountability.
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.
Silo London: World's First Zero-Waste Restaurant Fights Food Waste
Exclusive interview with Doug McMaster, chef-founder of Silo London - the world's first zero-waste restaurant. Discover how he's revolutionising sustainable dining and tackling food waste crisis.
Never Buy Vegetable Stock Again With This Chef's Hack
Discover how to transform common vegetable peelings into a rich, flavourful homemade stock. This zero-waste chef's secret saves money and reduces food waste instantly.
Plastic Peril: Who's Really Responsible for Australia's Waste?
A damning investigation exposes the corporate greenwashing and policy failures fuelling Australia's plastic pollution epidemic. Discover the full story behind the crisis.
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.
Ditch Your Weekly Food Shop To Save Money, Experts Urge
A leading food waste charity is urging UK shoppers to ditch the big weekly supermarket trip. Discover the simple switch that could save you money and help the planet.
Bread Bin Blunder: Why Your Loaf Goes Stale So Fast
Stop wasting bread! Discover the expert-approved storage method that keeps your loaf fresher for longer and saves you money on your weekly shop.
Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury
Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.
Tesco Trials Avocado Ripeness Scanner To Cut Food Waste
Tesco is trialling a groundbreaking handheld ripeness scanner for avocados in a bid to dramatically cut food waste. The innovative device uses light beams to determine the perfect time to eat the fruit.
Taxpayer-Funded Traveller Site Buried in Rubbish
Exclusive photos expose a taxpayer-funded traveller site in Essex transformed into a wasteland of fly-tipped rubbish, abandoned vehicles, and environmental hazards, sparking local fury and a council investigation.
Tesco trials X-ray scanners to check avocado ripeness
Tesco is trialling innovative X-ray-style scanners in its produce aisles to determine avocado ripeness without damaging the fruit, aiming to reduce food waste and customer frustration.
Keep Peppers Crunchy for Weeks: Simple Storage Secret
Discover the foolproof method to store bell peppers and keep them perfectly crisp for up to three weeks. This game-changing kitchen tip will revolutionise your food storage and reduce waste.
Birmingham Bin Strike Over As Council Clears Rubbish Mountains
After weeks of rotting waste piling up, Birmingham's streets are finally clear. The council deployed agency staff to break the industrial deadlock, but unions are vowing a prolonged fight, threatening fresh strikes by spring.
My Life at the Tip: A Story of Britain's Waste Addiction
A first-person account of a life consumed by trips to the local tip, revealing a deeper societal obsession with waste and consumerism in modern Britain.
45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
Stop Bananas Going Brown With This Simple Hack
Discover the effortless, cheap and natural hack to prevent bananas from over-ripening. A common household item is the secret to reducing food waste and saving money.
Avocado Hack: Keep Them Fresh For Weeks With An Onion
Discover the effortless, game-changing method to prevent avocado waste and browning forever. This kitchen secret using a common household item will revolutionise your lunch prep.
Reeves' Landfill Tax Threatens New-Build House Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major expansion of the landfill tax to include construction waste, a move that could add thousands to the cost of a new home and threaten the government's own housebuilding targets.
The Game-Changing Pineapple Hack You Need To See
A viral kitchen hack reveals we've all been cutting pineapples wrong. This ingenious 'game-changing' method promises perfect rings with zero waste and maximum ease.
Expert Reveals Perfect Time For Supermarket Yellow Stickers
A retail expert reveals the hidden pattern behind supermarket discounting. Discover the perfect day and time to find the biggest yellow sticker bargains on your weekly shop.
South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce packets
In a landmark move against single-use plastics, South Australia has become the first jurisdiction globally to outlaw the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce packets. The ban targets a major source of plastic pollution, signalling a new front in the war on waste.
Toy Swaps Revolution: Aussie Communities Tackle Waste
Discover how grassroots toy swap initiatives across Australia are tackling the nation's toy waste crisis, saving families money and building stronger communities while reducing landfill.
Colchester's fly-tip crackdown: £400 fines for offenders
Colchester City Council launches a tough new campaign against fly-tipping, warning residents they will be fined up to £400 for dumping waste illegally. The 'no nonsense' approach targets offenders across the borough.
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