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To charge (or not to charge) for DIY waste

If you go down to your local household waste recycling centre (HWRC) today, you might ...

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Probe into health impacts of plastic pollution launched

The government is to investigate the effects of plastic microbeads on human health and the ...

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Putting the NHS on a sustainable footing

From introducing electric vehicles to tackling food waste, the NHS is stepping up its efforts ...

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Achieving a smart water future

The world’s population is growing at an enormous rate. According to a new report by the Population Reference ...

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The circular economy: rethinking waste

We have got use to the idea of recycling. We do it at home and ...

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Will tip charges see fly-tipping surge?

The local tip has been the way to get rid of the clutter in your ...

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Study shows feedback on energy consumption can cut electricity use

An energy-efficiency programme in Cyprus, France, Malta and Spain which equipped households with smart meters ...

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Norwich’s drive to become a plastic-free city

Members on Norwich City Council last month unanimously supported a Green Party motion, which called ...

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Golden opportunity: creating a circular economy for mobile phones

A new study has found that around 50% of gold used mobile phones is not ...

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The 5p carrier bag charge has paved the way for other waste reduction

Nearly one year ago, England implemented a five pence charge on plastic carrier bags in ...