The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

The harsh realities of managing the waste we produce are in the news: councils shunning new glass bins, more plastic being produced per person in the world and Sydney bins overflowing. And the growth in apartment living in Australia threatens to add to these problems. Apartments worldwide have lower recycling…

“I am deeply disappointed that all the other parties are forcing through a policy that I believe will have a major impact on many of our families living in our city that we are here to support."

Emergency services rushed to the Friarton Road site following a huge blast and raging blaze around 12.45am on Tuesday.

Councillors received 215 representations from local residents about the planned move by Hamilton Waste and Recycling but were told the site had already been home to other waste firms for more than 20 years

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

Other Cardiff Council budget proposals include closing recycling centres for one day of the week

The retail giant is launching the reduced packaging initiative in Scotland following a successful customer trial.

The council wants help to identify the culprit

Community-run recycling centre is being credited with transforming Nusa Lembongan’s once-polluted beaches and waterways.

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide $375 million in loans to a battery recycling company to build its first, and one of the first, lithium ion battery recycling plants in North America

"This decision not only defies the most basic common sense, but is also bad for the environment, bad for the economy and an affront to local ratepayers in Lisburn and Castlereagh"