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London’s textile waste is falling, but unevenly across the capital

London has seen a 14% decrease in textile waste in the last year – the largest annual dip recorded in

Earth Day: No more wasted opportunities in drive to fix broken electronic devices

As today is Earth Day, we examine how fixing and reusing electronics may be better for us and the planet

A child and her parents play in the REPLAY installation at London Southbank. Picture credit: Pete Woodhead

Immersive playground of reclaimed set pieces comes to Southbank

The second iteration of an immersive playground experience crafted entirely from reclaimed materials from shows is being hosted by the

Wandsworth food recycling. A collection of food waste ready to be recycled.

Food recycling bins coming to Wandsworth for the first time

This week houses in Wandsworth can get food waste recycling bins for the first time following a disappointing report. This

Children's hospice charity Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Children’s hospice charity raises £16,000 through tree recycling service

Volunteers for a children’s hospice charity have raised more £16,000 by collecting and recycling Christmas trees to help support children

A previous 'mega skip day'

Wandsworth expands Mega Skip recycling scheme

Wandsworth Council has expanded its popular Mega Skip recycling scheme from 12 to 18 days a year. The scheme started

Discarded plastic bottles and cans of different colours and brands.

Decade of stagnation for London’s recycling rates

London’s recycling rates have failed to improve for the last decade, with more than half the city’s boroughs recycling less

Wheelie bins in Hammersmith & Fulham

Hammersmith & Fulham residents pushing for recycling options

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) has introduced several plans to reduce waste and increase recycling rates, but

‘Binboozled’ youngsters found on the back foot of recycling

‘Binboozled’ young people in the UK lack the confidence and understanding of the older generation when it comes to recycling,

Volunteers at Portobello Road food waste event.

On the frontline of the fight against food waste on Portobello Road

Kensington & Chelsea Council brought together key players in the fight against food waste last Friday, for a Portobello Road

Final week for Christmas Tree Collections in Wandsworth

This is the last week to get your Christmas tree recycled for free across the borough of Wandsworth.  From 4

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