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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate
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 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.
Russia launched a major missile attack on Kyiv, reportedly in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-linked British Council building. The UK government condemns the assault as intelligence points to further escalation.
A quirky British hero is on a one-man mission to rescue discarded clothes horses, giving them a new lease on life and fighting waste in a truly unique way.
A Ukrainian soldier has testified to witnessing the horrific castration and execution of his fellow soldiers by Russian forces, in a shocking new war crime allegation emerging from the conflict.
Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.
Discover how to turn discarded pea pods into a flavourful, creamy stock for a deliciously sustainable summer risotto. This simple zero-waste recipe reduces food waste and elevates your cooking.
Exclusive report reveals Russian troops are using drones to hunt civilians on a vital Ukrainian highway, turning the escape route into a deadly gauntlet and sparking new war crime allegations.
A simple storage swap could keep your bananas perfectly yellow for days longer, according to food scientists. Discover the truth about refrigeration and banish brown fruit for good.
A charity shop manager has issued a desperate plea to the public, revealing the top 10 bizarre and unusable items donated that staff are forced to bin, costing charities thousands.
An exclusive investigation into the staggering amount of waste left behind at Reading Festival 2024, from abandoned tents to untouched food, revealing a growing environmental crisis at UK music events.
Ministers are under intense pressure to outlaw single-use e-cigarettes, with new data revealing a staggering 500% surge in youth vaping and a devastating environmental toll of 5 million devices discarded weekly.
Millions of households across England face a major overhaul to their bin collection schedules, with new government rules enforcing weekly food waste collections but potentially reducing general waste pickups to fortnightly.
Shocking aerial photos reveal the apocalyptic aftermath of the Reading Festival 2024, with organisers facing a massive clean-up operation after attendees abandoned tonnes of rubbish and equipment.
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.
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.