Local Government Association (LGA) says labelling for all products needs to be improved.
… Better labelling increases recycling Emily Beament | 8th November 2019 News Recycling Plastic Pollution Science & Systems workers at a recycling plant in San Francisco Local …
MPs say the government should review systems where customers can reuse and refill plastic containers.
… The government has unveiled plans to improve recycling rates, with a greater responsibility … and more consistency in local council recycling collections. The committee's report … authorities collect the same plastics for recycling will make it easier for packaging to …
'Deposit return scheme' charging customers a levy for drinks containers paid back when they return them for recycling may not happen until late 2024.
… Boris loses his bottle on recycling Emily Beament | 24th March 2021 | … paid back when they return them for recycling may not happen until late 2024. … that is paid back when they return them for recycling, may not happen until late 2024 at …
Natural Capital Committee finds five of seven areas examined - freshwater, marine, soils, plants and wildlife and land - are deteriorating.
… is deteriorating, the committee said. Recycling The report flagged a range of … minerals, which includes household waste and recycling, there was no change in progress. Pledge Household recycling rates have plateaued at around 44 …
More than 13.4 million English households currently do not get their kitchen scraps picked up separately from the black bin rubbish.
… many families who have access to food waste recycling actually use it, and how many are … authorities to end confusion over household recycling and ensure food waste is routinely … food waste in the home as well as drive up recycling - both key steps to becoming more …
The Environment Bill has been reintroduced to Parliament with new powers to stop plastic rubbish exports to less developed countries.
… out of sight and boost the UK's domestic recycling system. The bill was first … There will be a more consistent approach to recycling across England, powers to create a … air quality, protecting nature, increasing recycling and cutting down on plastic waste." …
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.
… People also overestimated the role of recycling in reducing their carbon footprint, …
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 News Plastic Tesco Heinz Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging. A …
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.
… Beament | 20th October 2022 | News Waste And Recycling Conservation … While landfill tax has encouraged recycling over recent years, it has increased …
Designers and growers use Chelsea Flower Show as a platform to encourage a more environmentally sustainable future.
Climate solutions blooming at Chelsea Flower Show Emily Beament | 27th November 2019 News Chelsea Flower Show Royal Horticultural Society Change Makers 4969722_1c09d1aa_1024x1024.jpg Designers and …
The world is in the grip of a structural war against people, land, economies and ecosystems, writes Colin Todhunter. It is being waged by a quartet of organised criminal interests bent on monopolizing energy, money, food and violence across the globe. But a deep-rooted resistance against their 'neoliberal' doctrine of death and destruction is fighting back.
… of gold) and engaging in petro-dollar recycling and treasury-bond super-imperialism …
International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that greenhouse gases will not peak before 2040 under countries' stated intentions, targets and existing measures.
… and lighting to more efficient design and recycling of materials such as aluminium, …
Bhaskar Save, the 'Gandhi of natural farming', died last year after a lifetime of organic growing and determined campaigning against the destruction of India's traditional, sustainable agriculture, writes Colin Todhunter. His 2006 open letter, published here, sets out a devastating critique of industrial agriculture and its impacts, and an eloquent and timely agroecological manifesto.
Bhaskar Save: the 'Green Revolution' ruined India; agroecology can restore her Colin Todhunter | 12th January 2016 Comment Farming Ecology India Organic Water bhaskar-save-cut.jpg Bhaskar Save, the …
The Gates Foundation - widely assumed to be 'doing good', is imposing a neoliberal model of development and corporate domination that's opening up Africa's agriculture to land and seed-grabbing global agribusiness, writes Colin Todhunter. In the process it is foreclosing on the real solutions - enhancing food security, food sovereignty and the move to agroecological farming.
… comes from millions of small-scale farmers recycling and exchanging seed from year to …
Agroecology is key to retaking control over food, farming and land from the 'monstrous machine' of agribusiness, biotech, big finance and 'free trade', writes Colin Todhunter, as it represents a truly viable alternative to agriculture for corporate profit. But such are the powers ranged against the world's small farmers that it must be supported by a broad-based, global people's movement.
Resisting the corporate stranglehold on food and farming - is agroecology enough? Colin Todhunter | 4th March 2016 Comment Food Farming Corporations The Land India USA Mexico Trade Health Society …