Use washing up liquid to unblock drains this Sunday
Experts urge UK households to pour washing up liquid down kitchen drains on Sunday to prevent blockages caused by fat and debris, as heavy rain hits the north and heatwave continues in the south.
Category : Plastic Reduction
3-4 Bed Homes Face Energy Price Hike from July 1
Households with 3-4 bedrooms face additional energy charges from Wednesday as new Ofgem price cap raises average annual dual fuel bill to £1,862, up from £1,640.
£5 Vape Deposit Fee Proposed by Norwich Council
Norwich City Council supports a mandatory £5 deposit scheme on disposable vapes to reduce fire risks and environmental harm, with refunds upon return.
Simba Hybrid Summer Duvet Review: Stay Cool
The Simba Hybrid Summer Duvet uses Stratos technology and breathable materials to regulate temperature, offering a cool, comfortable sleep for hot summer nights. Our test reveals its performance and value.
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Severn Trent discharged sewage into UK waterways more than 36,000 times in 2025, totaling 200,361 hours. GMB union demands worker representation on new water regulator.
Co-op and Deliveroo Launch £3 Surprise Food Bags
Co-op and Deliveroo partner to offer £3 'Second Chance Saver Bags' with 6-8 fruit and veg items nearing shelf life, available from June 10. Trial includes select UK stores.
Biffa Warns of £600 Fines for Vapes in Bins
Waste firm Biffa says 200,000 disposable vapes are found monthly in recycling facilities, causing 5 fires daily. Disposing vapes in household bins risks £600 fines.
Supermarkets to Pay for Bottle and Can Returns
Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons will pay shoppers for returning bottles and cans under a new Deposit Return Scheme by Defra, aiming to reduce litter from 25 billion containers yearly.
Waitrose First UK Supermarket to Ban Mackerel Sales from May
Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to suspend mackerel sourcing due to sustainability concerns, with fresh, chilled, and frozen lines removed by April 29.
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Lincolnshire Hospitals Join Too Good To Go App to Cut Waste
Lincolnshire hospitals partner with Too Good To Go app to sell surplus food at a discount, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.
Iceland Rolls Out Bagless Deliveries Across UK
Iceland Foods has announced the nationwide rollout of bagless home deliveries, replacing plastic and paper bags with reusable crates in a major sustainability initiative.
Waitrose uses invisible tags to track plastic recycling
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.
Cadbury's Paper Heroes Tubs Trial Sparks Christmas Joy Row
Cadbury trials 300,000 recyclable paper Heroes tubs in Tesco, adding Flake. Critics say it 'takes joy out of Christmas'. Share your feedback via QR code.
Radiator Hack for Crisp Packet Recycling
Discover how a simple household trick using your radiator could transform crisp packet recycling and help tackle plastic waste across Britain.
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