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President of national rambler’s group calls for “formal ban” on balloon releases

THE PRESIDENT of a national ramblers' group has called for a "formal ban" on balloon releases, after becoming fed up of finding them littered...

Artist shares “genius” tip for saving space in recycling and rubbish bins

AN ARTIST has shared her “brilliant” trick for saving space in recycling bins as many councils across the country cut back their refuse collection. Angela...

Edinburgh Napier Dean to lead panel discussion on “forever chemicals” after preview screening of Hollywood drama

EXPERTS will debate controversial chemicals that last forever and the threat they post to human health and the environment following a preview screening of...

New scheme could result millions more plastic bottles being produced, according to aluminium company

An ‘all-in’  deposit return scheme for drinks containers could result in an extra 823 million plastic bottles being produced, according to new research. Alupro, an...

Images show how 4 tonnes of plastic rubbish collected from sea were used to make kayak

REMARKABLE images from an environmental volunteer show how a mountain of plastic rubbish collected from the sea was turned into a custom-made kayak. Helen Chadwick,...

M&S plan U-turn after backlash from parents over plastic packaging for their school uniform range

M&S are planning a U-turn following a backlash from parents over their excessive use of plastic packaging for school uniforms. The high-end retailer have come...

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