Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to common waste: ‘Promising’
Recycling is often promoted as a fix for the world’s plastic problem. However, according to the Organisation for…
The surprising amount of plastic every household throws out each year
Plastic bottles make up the largest fraction of plastic packaging. (Getty) (coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) Almost half of…
The surprising amount of plastic every household throws out each year
Almost half of the plastic items thrown out by households in the UK do not get recycled –…
Bottles, textile waste turned into valuable compounds with iron method
Addressing the global plastic waste crisis has become more urgent than ever, as the majority of discarded plastics…
Five everyday items you probably didn’t realise you could recycle
Most people have a few blank spots when it comes to what should and shouldn’t go in the…
The big plastic recycling changes coming to England’s bins in 2027
Plastic recycling will change in England from 2027, when many plastics that previously ended up being incinerated will…
‘The distribution … is not random’
A global study has revealed what brands are most responsible for the plastics polluting our oceans and coastlines.…
The two biggest sources of microplastic pollution are not bottles or straws
A report this week has warned that the world is in a “plastics crisis”, amid concerns plastic production…
The ‘get-rich’ deposit trick that boosts recycling by 47%
A lottery recycling system where people could win cash prizes when they return their plastic bottles has been…