Plastic5 Dec 2024Pupils inspire switch from single-use plasticsFive schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.5 Dec 2024Nottingham23 Oct 2024Recycling scheme expanding to more householdsA trial that involves items such as plastic bags included in waste collections is being extended.23 Oct 2024Somerset20 Oct 202410 years of the plastic bag charge in ScotlandIn 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.20 Oct 2024Scotland Politics18 Oct 2024Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his makerCecil, who was heading towards a million miles, blows a gasket on a trek to a VW plant in Germany.18 Oct 2024Cornwall10 Oct 2024‘Use pumpkins not plastic at Halloween' says farmerFarmer George Holdstock wants people to decorate their homes with pumpkins not plastic at Halloween.10 Oct 2024Kent8 Oct 2024Pupils win award for reducing single-use plasticsThe children have reduced single-use plastics at their school and encouraged businesses to follow suit.8 Oct 2024Somerset5 Oct 2024Pumpkin farmer carves out plan for Halloween wasteA farmer has encouraged people to avoid buying plastic decorations and stop wasting real pumpkins.5 Oct 2024England18 Sep 2024Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcyThe US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.18 Sep 2024Business12 Sep 2024New £1m machine will help sort town's rubbishSwindon council hopes the investment will help it raise cash from selling old plastic and metal.12 Sep 2024Wiltshire