From the pollution produced by landfills to the devastating effects of plastic in our oceans, we urgently need to stem the flow of rubbish pouring into our environment. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.

Protest songs stir our hearts, emotions and actions. But which are the best? Oliver Bennett asks prominent people to share the music that moved them most.

When you’ve finished reading the newspaper, don’t throw it away. Our throwaway culture is leaving a massive hole in the planet's natural resources.

Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers expected imminently

Is renewable energy reliable? Can renewable energy replace fossil fuels? There’s a lot of questions and disinformation about renewable energy. Friends of the Earth’s renewable energy campaigner Tony Bosworth debunks the myths and answers some of the most popular questions about renewable energy.

Crisp packets are hard to recycle. The plastic in them pollutes our streets, parks, rivers and seas. But are solutions on the way?

Meadhbh Bolger from Friends of the Earth Europe played a key role in pushing for new EU legislation on single-use plastics. She tells Celeste Hicks about the new law.

The Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill has profound implications for environmental protest, but it also directly targets one of Britain’s most marginalised ethnic groups. Romany journalist Jake Bowers looks at the impact the bill will have on Britain’s nomadic people.

Friends of the Earth believes Michael Gove's decision to approve the mine was unlawful