More than 13.4 million English households currently do not get their kitchen scraps picked up separately from the black bin rubbish.
… Food waste collections must be rolled out Emily Beament | 10th February 2020 News Food Waste Change Makers gi_market_food_waste.jpg More than 13.4 million English …
Lack of government action on waste crime could see rise in fly-tipping, illegal waste sites, and evasion of landfill tax, a new report reveals.
… Wasted time on waste crime Emily Beament | 20th October 2022 | News Waste And Recycling Conservation … Lack of government action on waste crime could see rise in fly-tipping, …
A total of 1.6 million tonnes of food at the point of harvest or slaughter which goes to waste.
… Food worth £1.2 billion 'wasted' Emily Beament | 25th July 2019 News Food Waste Wrap 21649476-1.jpg A total of 1.6 … point of harvest or slaughter which goes to waste. Almost £1.2 billion worth of food a …
Head of the Environment Agency James Bevan calls for ban on waste exports and for regulators to have more weapons to tip the scales on waste crime.
… Environmental Services Association Pollution wastepicker Head of the Environment Agency James Bevan calls for ban on waste exports and for regulators to have more weapons to tip the scales on waste crime. A complete ban on exporting waste …
New advice for packaging fresh produce produced by waste reduction body Wrap, the Food Standards Agency and the Environment Department.
… for packaging fresh produce produced by waste reduction body Wrap, the Food Standards … off packaging as part of efforts to cut food waste, experts have said. New advice for … labelling fresh produce has been produced by waste reduction body Wrap, the Food Standards …
Local Government Association (LGA) says labelling for all products needs to be improved.
… to pay the full cost of disposing of their waste, the Local Government Association (LGA) … them boost recycling rates and tackle the waste crisis. The current national rate has been static at around 45% of household waste in England over the past few years - …
Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging.
… Zero waste shopping Emily Beament | 16th July 2020 … in durable, reusable packaging. A zero-waste shopping service is launching in the UK … partnering with Loop, which is a spin-off of waste management company TerraCycle, to …
The Environment Bill has been reintroduced to Parliament with new powers to stop plastic rubbish exports to less developed countries.
… countries. Exporting polluting plastic waste from the UK to developing countries will … to less developed countries, to prevent waste being shipped out of sight and boost the … recycling and cutting down on plastic waste." She said the moves would build on the …
Carbon Tracker: petrochemical industry betting on growth in demand for plastics made from fossil fuels.
… oil industry, as the world moves to tackle waste, pollution and climate change, a report … supportive of tackling the problem of plastic waste, which costs society hundreds of pounds … and China have taken steps to curb plastic waste and other countries including some …
MPs say the government should review systems where customers can reuse and refill plastic containers.
… new materials proposed in the Government's waste strategy. "Councils should be free to decide how to deliver their waste services locally, as various factors determine waste collection methods, such as property …
Misconceptions about the impact humans are having on the planet are widespread, according to the study by the Policy Institute at King's College London.
… Thought Leaders Climate Breakdown Plastic Waste Policy Institute King's College London … hot the world has become and how much plastic waste has ended up in the environment, … public also underestimate how much plastic waste has ended up in the environment, …
Almost a quarter of the greenhouse gases put out by humans comes from land use.
… help curb climate change and benefit health. Wasted Dr House said it was not up to … 25-30 percent of all food produced is lost or wasted, contributing more greenhouse gases, … reducing deforestation and food loss and waste can all tackle climate change, help …
'Deposit return scheme' charging customers a levy for drinks containers paid back when they return them for recycling may not happen until late 2024.
… Return Scheme will boost recycling, cut waste, and help reduce the flow of plastic … said the public wanted to see action on the waste crisis, and called on the government to … in the sand rather than tackle the problem of waste head on.” This Author Emily Beament is …
Mining group Rio Tinto has pulled back from sensitive environmental zone in Madagascar and admits there was no tailings dam.
… for how QMM is containing potentially toxic waste-water from its mining basin from seeping … of this structure - to stop the flow of waste from the mining basins into the estuary, … the mining basin and its potentially toxic waste from the local estuary. No dam, no …
Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) says consumers should use online farm shops and markets to buy good-value fresh, sustainable and seasonal produce direct.
… during the pandemic - and to take care not to waste it. People are also being encouraged to … And the network is urging people not to waste food, more than a third of which is …
Making fossil fuel firms pay to clean up carbon could help curb climate change.
… which holds producers responsible for the waste generated by the products they sell, … pay for the treatment and disposal of waste water. Recaptured Applying the approach …
The UK Government delays passage of the The Environment Bill, not expected to become law until autumn.
… on pollution, wildlife protection and cutting waste. The Environment Bill seeks to write … for air quality, water, biodiversity and waste reduction, and outlining what standard …
Conservation charity WWF said nature was in “freefall” due to human activity, mainly intensive agriculture and the destruction of habitat.
… the vast amounts of food that is lost and wasted throughout supply chains and by … more sustainable agriculture, cutting waste and moving to healthier diets, to put …
New Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog warns of impending tipping points and demands action from UK Government.
… across 10 areas from clean air and water to waste, wildlife and landscapes. Last year it … action to transform the way that we deal with waste.” This Author Emily Beament is the PA …