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We need to move away from single-use products and make refilling and reusing the norm, writes Catherine Gemmell of the Marine Conservation Society.

Waste authorities and local fire services in Merseyside have seen a spike in blazes triggered by improperly disposed batteries, leading to them to warn Brits on how they throw away old electronics

Details of some of the headline speakers at the RWM and Letsrecycle Live trade shows have been released today.

A battery is believed to have been the cause of a blaze at Portsmouth Materials Recovery Facility.

The Local Government Association cites environmental concerns. Opponents say a ban would cut smoking cessation and "turbo-charge" illicit sales.

Environment Minister announces plans for electric car battery regulations and recycling, as well as interventions to tackle the environmental impact of disposable vapes.

Zurich has published the results of research it undertook which has found that 2 million single use vapes are discarded every week in the UK.  

Local Government Association calls for 'outright' ban on sale of single use vapes on environmental and health grounds

People are being warned never to put one everyday household item in bins as they can put people's lives at risk by causing fires if they end up leaking, experts warn

LGA says single-use e-cigarettes are a litter blight and cause problems in bin lorries and recycling centres