The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Changes to legislation and a need to save cash have driven a radical shake-up of services that councillors are being asked to approve

Small scale recycling is under way but most rubbish still ends up in landfills and waste-to-energy plans have stalled.

The elected council voted at this month's council meeting to call on the NSW government and opposition to return the full levy local councils pay to fund waste diversion initiatives.

Globally, waste pickers are responsible for collecting and recovering – from homes, businesses and landfills – up to 60% of all plastics which are then recycled. These workers do more than any other people to prevent plastic contaminating the environment, yet their work is rarely valued and they struggle to…

People will be able to exchange their plastic waste for coins from 2024 onwards

A £250 tax free bonus will be given to carers and clients will all be given a blanket to keep them warm this winter

Details of the scheme have moved a step closer

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In a bid to avoid excess plastic waste, Australian confectionery brand Mars Wrigley is switching to paper packaging, with the transition starting next year.

Sony Corp. will focus on using eco-friendly materials for product packaging instead of plastics from April 2023.

Sefton Council has confirmed what changes will be in place during the festive period