The environmental research community collects new data with each passing year. As it comes in, they’re able to refine both their models and predictions, providing a more accurate picture of the kind of world we can expect in the future. …
The National Health Service in the UK has been negatively affected by the growing amount of stockpiled environmental waste at many of its locations. Around 50 sites across the UK have been struggling to dispose of various items, including used…
Food waste is a worldwide problem. It is estimated that almost one-third of the food produced in the world, about 1.3 billion tonnes, is lost or wasted each year. This wasted food takes a heavy toll on the environment, producing…
There are currently over seven billion human beings calling Earth home. This number has drastically increased over the past few centuries. The growing population is raising many issues and questions about how the human race can adapt to meet the…
Owing to a recent slump in recycling rates, a new government consultation is currently underway until 13 May 2019, which intends to give members of the public their say on how local recycling is collected. This offers the potential for…
Threatening acts and aggression from the public have led to two Leicestershire rubbish tips outfitting their staff with body cameras. Theories suggest that the aggression is linked to budget cuts to waste disposal and recycling centres. Leicestershire County Council hopes…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has ambitious plans for one of the planet’s largest cities. Released last August, Khan’s London Environment Strategy indicates the mayor hopes to hit the ground running on the big promises he made during the campaign. London’s…
Cuts made to the recycling budget by Leicestershire County Council have left the Loughborough area feeling the pinch enough to make cuts to existing services. Councillors in the area have been forced to make choices about which services to keep…
For many people, summer is a time for change. After the long winter months it can be tempting to give your home or garden a new lease of life with some cleaning out and/or landscaping. Sprucing up your property is…
Plastics are widely used. The United Kingdom is only able to recycle less than 10% of the plastics used by its citizens. The non-biodegradable nature of plastics makes them find their way to water bodies and the soils leading to…
