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London's 'greenest' council cutting back on net-zero schemes due to funding pressure

Borough considered the best local authority in the UK for its climate change actions says it has been hamstrung by a lack of government cash

Evening Standard

This city in Denmark is paying people to return used coffee cups and the reason is surprising

A little process keeps repeating itself across Aarhus. A coffee is purchased, savoured, a cup is used, and then returned rather than thrown. Since January 2024, Denmark's second-largest city has operated a reusable cup deposit scheme to reduce disposable waste. The concept is straightforward and not uncommon, but the outcomes…

The Times of India

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill

Textile bins are overflowing, but donating isn’t always the answer. Experts share the smarter, greener ways to declutter unwanted clothes

The Guardian - UK

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'A bold step...to address the challenges posed by plastic waste': Los Angeles could be first major city to ban single-use printer cartridges

The city of Los Angeles is working on a potential ban of single-use printer cartridges. Here's what that could look like.

Tom’s Guide

Why three barges have been sunk for first-of-its-kind Essex habitat

A new island is being built just off the eastern shore of the National Trust’s existing Northey Island

The Independent UK

Recyclers squeezed by plastic aplenty but nowhere to go

Governments are being urged to act on promised packaging reforms or risk another recycling facility collapse caused by inferior demand for pre-loved product.

AAP

Chocolate circuit boards offer ‘tasty’ solution to e-waste

Biodegradable circuit boards perform comparably to traditional boards and have already been successfully tested in various devices

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Sustainability on the clock: how to make your workplace more eco-friendly

From ride-to-work challenges to waste-conscious catering, making your office more environmentally minded doesn’t have to be a slog

The Guardian - AU

‘Chore jackets for your feet’: why a pair of gardening clogs is taking over city streets

The French outdoor staples first start making waves in Brooklyn, and now they’re being spotted in the UK. Why are celebrities and fashionistas falling for footwear that epitomises the ugly shoe trend?

The Guardian - UK

Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody review: A sustainable synthetic jacket that still delivers

A near-perfect midlayer for people who move outdoors

Recycled toilet paper is growing in popularity and the best brands are easy to find

Prices are expected to drop if consumers continue buying it and manufacturers expand production

The Independent UK

Birmingham bins strike reaches one-year anniversary

Members of Unite walked out on January 6 last year and have been on all out strike since last March.

Evening Standard

'Outstandingly Stupid': Californian Legislators Slammed for 1.5% Electronic Recyclable Fee on PlayStations and More

California added a 1.5% recycling fee on electronics with non-removable batteries, triggering backlash over rising costs and the policy's scope.

International Business Times UK

New recycling bin rules for 2026 - what Londoners need to know

Homes across England will require separate collections for four different types of waste

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Evening Standard

What are the new bin collection rules coming into force in 2026?

How rubbish and recycling is collected is about to be overhauled

International Business Times

David Duong: The King of Trash Redefines Environmental Responsibility

The King of Trash documentary shows how one family's perseverance can influence public health, infrastructure planning, and long-term sustainability in the United States and Vietnam.

Creative Bloq

This forever phone case will literally last a lifetime

Gomi is set to revolutionise the phone case industry.

The Independent UK

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on waste: the festive season is a good time to think about rubbish

Editorial: Weak regulation is to blame for disastrous failures in relation to pollution. But there are solutions if people get behind them

The Guardian - UK

‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds

For some, the smell brings on nausea and headaches. Others fear ‘forever chemicals’ seeping into the water

Peak Performance just unveiled a jacket that can literally be taken apart and it could change outdoor gear forever

The company's bold new prototype reveals what happens when you design a jacket to be unmade

International Business Times

E-Waste Crisis in 2025: How Companies Are Tackling Tech Recycling and Sustainability Solutions

Electronic waste is surging globally, challenging recycling systems. Tech recycling 2025 and sustainability tech initiatives aim to reduce the e-waste crisis.

International Business Times UK

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Transforming Into a Wildlife Hotspot — And That's a Problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so packed with long-lasting plastic that dozens of coastal species are living, breeding and spreading on it — forming a new 'neopelagic' ecosystem that could disrupt marine life and reshape oceans worldwide.

Evening Standard

Bin workers strike over Christmas could seen rubbish pile up in east London

GMB regional organiser Mary Goodson said: ‘Our members still have not been offered a decent pay uplift’

The Guardian - UK

UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds

Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economy

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