Roadside litter campaign launched to protect wildlife
National Highways and partners have launched a campaign urging road users to bin their litter…
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UK to launch ‘cash for plastic trash’ scheme
People will be paid to collect recyclable rubbish, including cans and plastic bottles
Government consults on sustainable approach to marine development
It is seeking views on marine net gain, which would protect valuable marine species and…
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Heineken ‘behind 23% of the UK’s branded litter’
The drinks industry is responsible for more than a third of litter found in 2020 and 2021
Glitch leaves solar-powered bins full of rubbish
Smart bins that send signals when they are full failed to do so due to a technical issue
A sticky situation gets £10m solution
Government has launched a taskforce to tackle chewing gum litter across England’s streets –…
‘Coca-Cola most polluting brand on UK beaches’
A report has been released claiming that two-thirds of the UK’s plastic and packaging can be…
Can you hear lions roaring from the bins?
Waste, equivalent to the weight of 36 lions, was collected in Leicester Square during England v…
Government proposes making tobacco industry pay to clean up cigarettes litter
Research has found smoking-related litter makes up 68% of all littered items
Landmark reforms to fight plastic pollution and boost recycling move forward
The government has launched two consultations, including proposals for a deposit return scheme…
