Waste

Our resident bee expert Rory Dimond is appearing on Blue Peter to talk about the Great British Bee Count. And the office is a-buzz.

Government hints at wet wipes ban. In 25 years. Then says no – no ban, just better labeling. And with less plastic? We reveal the messy truth about wet wipes.

Can glass milk bottles return to replace plastic? Where have they been? Has Sir David Attenborough changed how we think, and drink? Can your local dairy deliver?

Friends of the Earth responds to news that the government could ban plastic straws and cotton buds in England

A hundred-feet-tall Poseidon, angry about the plastic pollution destroying oceans, came to Saunton Sands in Devon today (13 April 2018).

Plastic waste is a problem in the bathroom – from toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles. Can you ditch plastic without sacrificing your beauty regimen?

With a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in the news, here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.

Steph from lifestyle blog Expert Home Tips tells us how her office is embracing #PlasticFreeFriday – and why bosses should get behind it.

Too many Easter eggs still contain unnecessary plastic packaging – despite huge public concern about the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife and our environment.

Over-packaged chocolate Easter eggs became a bit of a bad joke a few years ago. Have they improved? Can we enjoy a plastic-free, low-waste choccy binge this Easter?