Dutch Shops Pay Cash for Plastic Waste Returns
New Dutch shops pay cash for returned plastic bottles and cans, helping hit recycling targets and reduce litter.
Category : Plastics
California Anti-Plastics Law Sparks Lawsuits from Both Sides
California's landmark anti-plastics law, effective May 2024, faces lawsuits from 17 states and industry groups claiming undue burden, while environmentalists argue it's too timid and allows loopholes.
Microwave Safe Plastics Release Microplastics, Study Finds
Greenpeace analysis finds 'microwave-safe' plastic containers release microplastics and hazardous chemicals into food when heated.
Banish Window Mould With A 35p Kitchen Staple
Vinegar, a 35p kitchen staple, is recommended by cleaning fans to remove mould from windows. Experts also suggest shock ventilation to prevent condensation.
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Cigarette Filters: Hidden Plastic Pollutant and Cancer Risk
Academics call for EU ban on cigarette filters, citing plastic pollution and increased cancer risk.
Rutherglen Rotary Club Plant Fair Raises Over £3,000
Rutherglen Rotary Club raised over £3,000 for local charities at its annual plant fair, held at the United Reformed Church on Johnstone Drive.
Tunisia Urges British Tourists to Return After Sousse Attack
Tunisia's interior minister urges British tourists to return, saying the country is no more threatened by terrorism than European cities, as UK travel advice remains restrictive.
Wet Wipe Island: London's Grim New Landmark at Hammersmith Bridge
A massive pile of wet wipes, covering two tennis courts, has formed under Hammersmith Bridge, prompting a costly cleanup and raising environmental concerns.
Disposable face masks from pandemic create chemical timebomb, study warns
Study finds disposable face masks from pandemic release microplastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, posing long-term risks to health and environment.
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100-Tonne Fatberg Discovered Blocking East London Sewer
A 100-tonne fatberg, 100 metres long, has been found blocking sewers in east London, prompting Thames Water to urge careful disposal of fats and wipes.
Neighbour's 'Disgusting' Bin Habit Sparks Street Row
A man's neighbour repeatedly uses his wheelie bins without permission, leaving disgusting waste. Could be fly-tipping, with fines up to £400.
Environmental Groups Criticise Adult Advent Calendar Trend as 'Superfluous Consumerism'
Environmental groups criticise adult Advent calendars as wasteful consumerism, citing excessive packaging and unwanted items.
Rats and mice will flee your house with simple natural spray
Learn how to make a natural rat repellent spray using garlic, vinegar, and cayenne pepper to deter rodents humanely.
Ditch Liquid Detergent: Plastic-Free Laundry Sheets Offer Eco-Friendly Convenience
Laundry detergent sheets offer a lightweight, plastic-free alternative to liquid detergents, with easy use and eco-friendly benefits.
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Nestlé Extracts Millions of Litres from Indigenous Land While Residents Lack Drinking Water
Nestlé extracts millions of litres daily from Six Nations land while residents lack clean water, highlighting Canada's indigenous water crisis.
Number of Children Hospitalised by Vaping Quadruples in a Year
NHS data shows 32 children hospitalised for vaping in 2022, up from 8 in 2021, as experts call for tougher regulations.
Doctor Warns Microplastics in Bottled Water May Fuel Cancer Growth
Dr William Li shares four rules to fight cancer, including avoiding microplastics in bottled water, which may fuel cancer growth.
South Australia Bans Fish-Shaped Soy Sauce Packets in World First
South Australia becomes first to ban fish-shaped soy sauce packets under single-use plastics law from 1 September.
UK plastic waste exports to developing nations surge 84% in a year
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in first half of 2025, mainly to Malaysia and Indonesia, sparking calls for a ban.
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Australia's Soft Plastics Crisis Worsens Post REDcycle
Two years after REDcycle's collapse, 94% of Australia's soft plastics go to landfill. Experts urge packaging industry to act as recycling capacity lags.
Yorkshire Town's 'Forever Chemicals' Crisis Revealed in Blood Tests
Blood tests in Bentham, North Yorkshire, reveal alarming PFAS levels, with one in four residents in the highest risk category, linked to factory contamination.
Grandad's Garage Nightmare After Fly-Tippers Dump Three Tonnes of Rubbish
Grandad's garage in Larkfield filled with three tonnes of fly-tipped waste; contractors cleared wrong garage first.
Secret Report Reveals Malabar Outfall as Likely Source of Sydney Fatbergs
Secret report reveals Malabar outfall as likely source of fatberg balls that closed Sydney beaches last summer, due to fat buildup and heavy rain.
High Court Win Grants Aboriginal Land Council Control of Disused Sydney Bowling Club
High Court rules disused Sydney bowling club can be transferred to Aboriginal land council, clarifying land rights law.
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Fly-Tippers Turn Nature Reserve Into Waste Crime Site
Trevoole Moor in Cornwall, once a beautiful nature reserve, has become one of the UK's largest waste crime dumps, with industrial waste piled high. Locals call it a catastrophe.
Police Warn Urban Explorers to Stay Away from Derelict Mill in Devon
Devon and Cornwall Police warn urban explorers to avoid derelict sites in Torbay after reports of trespassing and injuries.
20 Sustainable Swaps That Worked and Saved Money
Readers share 20 eco-friendly swaps that reduced plastic use and saved money, from refillable deodorant to metal dustpans.
Newsom Vetoes California Bill Banning ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill banning PFAS in cookware, citing concerns over affordability and product availability.
Microplastics in gut linked to cancer UK study
UK study compares 1950s and modern bowel cancer samples to explore links to microplastics and lifestyle changes driving rise in young people.
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18000 Radioactive Barrels Found Dumped In Atlantic Ocean
Over 18,000 radioactive barrels found dumped in the Atlantic, revealing deep ocean as dumping ground for hazardous waste.
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