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Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment

The Independent UK

If Australia is serious about recycling more bottles and cans, look to Europe and double the 10c refund, campaigners say

Conservationists and recycling industry say Australia’s container deposit schemes are underperforming with low return rates and a deposit fee that should double to 20c

The Guardian - AU

EU countries back recycled plastic targets for new vehicles

EU countries Tuesday backed plans to set mandatory targets for recycled plastic content in new vehicles in a bid to reduce waste and promote the so-called "circular economy".

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Swedish ‘queen of trash’ jailed for dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste

Fariba Vancor, former boss of Think Pink waste management company, convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes

The Guardian - UK

Verdict Due For Sweden's 'Queen Of Trash' Over Toxic Waste

A court in Sweden will rule Tuesday in the country's biggest environmental crime trial, where a self-proclaimed "Queen of Trash" and four others stand accused of illegally dumping toxic waste.

International Business Times

Lobbyist claims that New York anti-plastic bill would harm people of color called ‘misleading’

Bill that aims to reduce plastic packaging by 30% in 12 years faces staunch opposition by some business interests

The Guardian - US

“Everyone has some skin in the game, we are all part of the world”: JLab’s CEO on making the tech industry more sustainable

Recycling headphones can be more difficult than you would first assume, so what should companies do to help?

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You Might Be Able To Recycle Your Old Motorcycle Helmet, But There's a Catch

Global motorcycle gear experts Dainese are finally solving the problem of what to do with your old motorcycle helmet once it's reached its end of life. Sort of.

RideApart

Fin removed from submarine as disposal reaches ‘significant marker’

It is hoped that by dismantling the Swiftsure, a blueprint for future decommissioned submarines can be created.

Evening Standard

Could water-soluble plastic be the answer to better recycling of 3D prints?

Finding the best way to recycle your 3D prints has led many makers to get crafty with their 3D printing scraps, while a handful of ingenious companies seek a solution.

Tom’s Hardware

Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter

The crackdown on the devices makes it illegal for any retailer – ranging from corner shops to supermarkets – to sell them.

The Independent UK

Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions

Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice no difference between single-use vapes and new models flooding the market.

The Independent UK

The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them

Meg O’Neill’s comments that young people are ‘ideological’ about fossil fuels while ordering from Temu are a blatant attempt to shift responsibility away from her industry

The Guardian - AU

Safe and easy ways to recycle electricals – and even get money for your old gadgets

From collection bins at your local supermarket to trading in or reselling, there are options for unwanted tech

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Land pollution is drowning the oceans in plastic, French experts warn

Ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June, the research schooner Tara docked in Marseille for a day dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in the oceans.

Tom’s Guide

5 hard-to-clean areas your old electric toothbrush was made for

Transform your old electric toothbrush into a versatile cleaning tool for tackling household challenges other cleaners can't reach.

Evening Standard

Petal power: central London cycle lane lined with tulip wands made from recycled plastic

Cycling festival being held across capital, from Hounslow and Hammersmith to Hackney, over Bank Holiday weekend

Woman & Home

Can you burn garden waste? Horticulture experts and waste disposal specialists reveal all

Looking for quick ways to get rid of your garden waste? Burning it may be an option, but it does come with several rules

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The Independent UK

Oregon lawmakers OK changes to landmark bottle redemption law amid concerns over homelessness, drugs

Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill that makes changes to the state's landmark bottle redemption law

The Independent UK

Oregon's landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

In 1971, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a “bottle bill."

The Guardian - UK

Global recycling rates have fallen for eighth year running, report finds

Researchers call for investment in ‘circular solutions’ as consumption rises faster than growth in population

Evening Standard

'Persistent smell of decay': Bins go uncollected for seven weeks in London borough amid refuse contract problems

Streets left overflowing with rubbish following launch of a new eight-year waste contract between local council and Veolia Waste Management

The Guardian - UK

The ultimate spiritual pilgrimage for our times? A trip to a waste management site

As I stood there, awed by how disgusting and wasteful our species is, I realised that everyone needs to see this, says journalist Eleanor Margolis

The Guardian - AU

Don’t bin it, compost it: a beginner’s guide to smarter food waste

From worm farms to Bokashi bins, there are plenty of options available. But more important than how you compost is that you do it at all

The Texas Tribune

Texas attorney general wins $60 million judgment in pollution lawsuit

A Texas business illegally dumped industrial waste into Skull Creek in Colorado County six years ago, then residents complained to the attorney general’s office.

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