Plastic waste
Plastic recycling is failing – here’s how the world must respond
Plastic recycling is failing – here’s how the world must respond
Academics discuss the true cost of manufacturing and recycling plastic, not just on the planet, but the poorer nations who sort through it.
Ever thought about earning money from recycling? Bower Recycling is making it happen.
Ever thought about earning money from recycling? Bower Recycling is making it happen.
Only 44 per cent of household waste in the UK was recycled in 2020.
De-influencing: How the anti-capitalist TikTok trend is eating itself alive
De-influencing: How the anti-capitalist TikTok trend is eating itself alive
People on TikTok have been posting ‘de-influencing’ videos apparently addressing overconsumption. Are they as effective as they seem?
Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power
Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power
Cash for cans? What you need to know about the government’s new recycling reward scheme
Cash for cans? What you need to know about the government’s new recycling reward scheme
Why buying vegan leather isn’t as sustainable as you might think
Why buying vegan leather isn’t as sustainable as you might think
The Environment Act targets have been published. So what do they really mean?
The Environment Act targets have been published. So what do they really mean?
‘I’m concerned for the future’: Beach cleaners on their battle to sort out Britain’s coastline
‘I’m concerned for the future’: Beach cleaners on their battle to sort out Britain’s coastline
What do recycling symbols actually mean – and what can I recycle?
What do recycling symbols actually mean – and what can I recycle?
France has banned plastic packaging on fruit and veg – why can’t the UK?
France has banned plastic packaging on fruit and veg – why can’t the UK?
Piles of plastic dumped at Downing Street in campaign against plastic exports
Piles of plastic dumped at Downing Street in campaign against plastic exports
Sadiq Khan approves 100 water fountains across London
