Photology1971 / Shutterstock.com New research has shown that over 17 million non-smart handsets are sitting in drawers across the UK,...
Is something in the water? UK water companies get worst ranking ever
England’s nine water companies have collectively reached their lowest rating since the start of the Environment Agency’s (EA) assessment scheme...
New waste crime group created to tackle illegal dumping
The Environment Secretary, Dame Angela Eagle has announced the creation of the new Waste Crime Crackdown Group, which aims to...
Is there a fireball in your bin? Battery fires at waste sites soar 475%
Recorded lithium-ion battery fires in bin lorries and waste sites rose 475% between 2019 and 2025. The data, analysed by...
MPs call for national targets to cut water pollution
A report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is calling for a new regulatory system to close...
Halloween leftovers could heat thousands of homes with green gas
Halloween pumpkins that will inevitably get binned once the weekend is over could produce enough renewable green gas to heat...
Environment Secretary shines “harsh light” on failing water companies
Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle is set to take action against water companies with tougher consequences for executives at persistently...
Almost 3000 water pollution incidents in 2025 – report says
The first ever Water Industry Performance Insights report has been published and shows a mixed picture on performance. It is...
Welsh Water submits plans for biggest-ever infrastructure project
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has submitted their planning applications on the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy – aiming to secure...
The hidden global trade behind your recycling bin
Did you know that what you put in the bin could be flown across the world? A new study has...