For this idea we can reuse any plastic container, I reused a 4-litre laundry detergent container. It could also be done with a glass bottle or a can of preserved food. The first thing we have to do is ...

Those dedicated to going plastic-free wonder how to dispose of cat litter or buy cleaning products sans packaging. Share your problems – and solutions Plastic has become an environmental disaster.

From The Body Shop to & Other Stories, multiple high street retailers and beauty brands now offer in-store beauty recycling facilities. As time goes on, it’s become increasingly obvious that we’re all ...

This includes separating general waste, paper and card recycling (although depending on where you live, this can be grouped ...

A scheme is being proposed to encourage recycling and cut plastic waste, which would see customers in England pay more for drinks in the shops. Customers will then be able to claim the money back if ...

Almost everything is recyclable in theory. But, in practice, whether a product actually is recycled depends on whether the process is effective and economically viable. Some products are easier to ...

a row of plastic bottle planters decorated to look like bunnies - Naiyanadonraman/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The impacts of plastic pollution continue to ...

Towns and cities across England are rolling out new household waste bins as part of the Simpler Recycling scheme ...

Reusing plastic takeout containers seems like an easy, eco-friendly way to cut down on waste, but beneath the good intention is a question that keeps swirling: What happens when that plastic is reused ...

Shoppers will be given money for recycling single-use drinks containers, under plans to help cleanse streets and oceans of waste plastic, ministers have announced. Proposals from Environment Secretary ...