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The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment
The Ocean Cleanup project begins final deployment

The Ocean Cleanup has launched its plastic extraction system from San Francisco Bay ahead of final testing before it travels to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to begin cleanup operations after half a decade of development.


The Dutch marine litter project, founded by Boyan Slat in 2013, aims to tackle marine plastic pollution, particularly in the Pacific. Ocean plastic pollution is one of the major environmental challenges of our age, with experts estimating that 12.2 million tonnes... More

Visitors to Putney greeted by array of plastic fished out from the Thames
Visitors to Putney greeted by array of plastic fished out from the Thames

Environmental charity Hubbub charity presents its ‘Catch of the Day’ to Londoners with a twist, replacing fish with plastic found swimming in the Thames.

Second boat made from recycled plastic sets sail on the Thames
Second boat made from recycled plastic sets sail on the Thames

Environmental charity Hubbub launched a boat made from 99 per cent plastic waste last week to collect debris in the Thames.

Walsall to trial free street skips to tackle fly-tipping
Walsall to trial free street skips to tackle fly-tipping
By
Kate Dickinson
| 31 August 2018 |
Free skips in every ward and free bulky waste collections are one of a number of options being considered by Walsall Council as incidents of fly-tipping in the local authority continue to rise.
Keep Britain Tidy launches cigarette litter campaign
Keep Britain Tidy launches cigarette litter campaign
By
Kate Nicholson
| 30 August 2018 |
With the news that 39 per cent of smokers still put cigarette butts down the drain, Keep Britain Tidy has launched #BinTheButt to reduce litter and prevent the poisoning of marine life.
New drinking water fountains in London support Refill revolution
New drinking water fountains in London support Refill revolution
By
Kate Nicholson
| 29 August 2018 |
In the fight against single-use plastic, the Mayor of London and the #OneLess campaign are adding fuel the Refill revolution by introducing new drinking water fountains across London.
Over £300,000 available for litter-fighting projects across Britain
By
Gethin Roberts
| 15 August 2018 |
This second round of funding builds on the government’s Litter Strategy for England and seeks innovative solutions to tackle littering.
EA investigates companies for shipping 1,000 tonnes of illegal waste to Poland
By
Gethin Roberts
| 15 August 2018 |
45 containers of waste are being sent back to the UK after being intercepted by officials, while three firms are under criminal investigation amid reports of involvement with the ‘trash mafia’.
Three in four people confused about how to reduce impact of plastic
By
Gethin Roberts
| 1 August 2018 |
North London Waste Authority encourages people to ‘Wise Up To Waste’ and switch to reusable bottles, as new research shows that two-thirds of people say that they now possess one.
All-electric waste collection vehicle tours UK
By
Gethin Roberts
| 31 July 2018 |
FCC Environment are promoting the benefits of electric refuse collection vehicles, which include energy savings of up to 60 per cent over conventional vehicles.
Public input wanted for Scotland’s deposit return scheme
By
Gethin Roberts
| 25 July 2018 |
Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens. 
Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 
Environment Agency warns of illegal waste dumping trend
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The regulator has called for vigilance amongst landlords as criminals are renting properties in order to dispose of illegal waste.
This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted
This summer’s festivals: Don’t get wasted
By
Gethin Roberts
| 5 July 2018 |
Resource takes a look at some of the initiatives UK festivals are pushing this year in a bid to tackle the huge amounts of waste created by summer events annually. 
Hampshire council launches campaign against fly-tipping
Hampshire council launches campaign against fly-tipping
By
Gethin Roberts
| 4 July 2018 |
A new media campaign from Hampshire County Council seeks to educate the public about the unlimited fines fly-tipping can incur. 
Leeds to host new Hubbub on-the-go recycling project
Leeds to host new Hubbub on-the-go recycling project
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 June 2018 |
Leeds could soon be leading the way in ‘on-the-go’ recycling as it takes part in a new campaign with Hubbub to reduce litter and improve waste collection in the city centre.
174,000 tonnes of plastic packaging lost annually in Kenyan environment
174,000 tonnes of plastic packaging lost annually in Kenyan environment
By
Gethin Roberts
| 19 June 2018 |
Report estimates that in Kenya 174,000 tonnes of packaging is either taken to illegal dump sites or left in the environment every year.
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018
By Resource |
15 June 2018 |
From marine litter and the UK Plastics Pact to China’s waste ban and the future of waste and resources strategy, here are some of our key moments from a busy two days of discussion and debate at CIWM’s Resourcing the Future conference.
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
‘Ghost fishing’, paddle boarding and beach cleans: World Oceans Day 2018
By
Gethin Roberts
| 8 June 2018 |
The global annual event on 8 June is focusing on the zeitgeist issue of plastic pollution in the oceans, and wants to encourage more young people than ever to make a stand.
From city to sea change: an interview with Natalie Fee
By
Leonie Butler
| 16 May 2018 |
Leonie Butler meets up with Natalie Fee of City to Sea to talk plastic and direct action.
Hubbub swaps trash for treats in Forest of Dean
Hubbub swaps trash for treats in Forest of Dean
By
Kate Dickinson
| 30 April 2018 |
The anti-litter campaign #LoveYourForest and its Trashconverter van is returning to the Forest of Dean with a series of events to raise awareness of the problem of littering in the historic forest and surrounding area.
Industry says DRS must form part of wider waste strategy
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 April 2018 |
The announcement this morning (28 March) of plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England has been hailed as a victory by plastics pollution campaigners, though many within the waste and resources industry have called for caution regarding implementation.
Government doubles maximum fine for littering
By
Rob Cole
| 29 April 2018 |
The maximum on-the-spot fine for littering and graffiti has been almost doubled from £80 to £150 as the government cracks down on this anti-social and environmentally damaging behaviour.