Get Paid for Bottles at UK Supermarkets from 2027
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
Discover your next page-turner with our roundup of the latest book releases. We review fiction, non-fiction, and a children's pick, offering something for every reader.
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Labour government mandates separate food waste bins for millions in England from 2026. New recycling and packaging rules aim to boost circular economy and cut landfill.
Birmingham City Council unveils a delayed masterplan to revolutionise waste collection with new weekly food waste pickups and fortnightly recycling from June 2025. Discover the changes.
The Guinness World Records 2026 book has crashed to just £7.35 for Black Friday, the cheapest price seen. This 67% Amazon deal is the perfect time to buy this Christmas favourite.
Wirral author Andy Hickin sells 800+ children's books promoting recycling, backed by BAMA and WD-40. His school workshops and new football-themed book inspire eco-friendly habits in young readers.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs at risk across 27 UK sites including Halesowen and Smethwick. Read the full story.
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
Waitrose partners with Welsh tech firm Polytag in a UK-first scheme using invisible tags to monitor plastic recycling, providing real-time data to improve sustainability.
Discover everything about Celebs Go Dating favourite Tom Read Wilson - from his age and relationship status to his books and I'm A Celebrity journey. Get all the facts now!
The Works launches its largest Black Friday with children's books from 83p and adult book bundles. Perfect for budget-friendly Christmas shopping. Shop now before deals end!
Doncaster author Ric Hart is promoting his children's bereavement book this Christmas to raise thousands for the Children's Bereavement Centre in Newark. Discover his inspiring story of healing.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping to collect and recycle Christmas trees across Greater Manchester. Register now to support local charities and eco-friendly disposal.
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
Waitrose is deploying invisible smart tags on its milk bottles to track recycling rates. This sustainability initiative, starting this week, aims to improve UK packaging recycling.
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's issues desperate recycling appeal to shoppers regarding specific Rachel's Organic yogurt containers that cannot be processed through normal routes.
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.
Discover how a simple household trick using your radiator could transform crisp packet recycling and help tackle plastic waste across Britain.
New government data reveals Birmingham's recycling performance has worsened for the second year running, with the city now ranking among England's worst performers in waste management.
Birmingham City Council confirms Christmas and New Year waste collection changes. Essential dates and recycling tips for residents during the holiday period.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.