More than 20 ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US, strangling the flow of oil through the strategically vital sea lane. As well as sending fuel prices surging, the technology industry is also reeling because sulphuric acid – needed to extract...
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£6m packaging waste fraud investigation leads to two arrests
Two people have been arrested in Cornwall as part of a multi-million-pound investigation into packaging waste fraud and money laundering. On the morning of February 23, 2026, officers from the Environment Agency (EA) and Devon and Cornwall Police arrested a 47-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman at homes in Penzance. The arrests relate to suspected...
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One million pre-loved items sold through SUEZ’s growing network of reuse shops in 2025
In 2025, SUEZ expanded its network of re-use shops by one third, growing from 33 to 43 shops, with new outlets opening in Aberdeen, Cornwall, Southend and Teesside. This growth saw it sell over one million items across the year, with home accessories as the most popular item. In the more than ten years since SUEZ launched its first reuse initiatives, its shops have grown in popularity, offering quality items at affordable prices that align with changing consumer preferences for buying second-hand. By investing in retail expertise, retail point-of-sale...
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Love at first dig: Giant JCB display stops Londoners in tracks
A full-sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station. The ‘JCB Backhoe in a Box’ drew huge crowds when it was first unveiled at the digger maker’s World HQ in Rocester, Staffordshire. Now the...
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Strong market demand drives further release of Warwick Ward construction and recycling assets
A broad range of late-model construction and recycling machinery is set to go under the hammer, as BPI has been appointed by one of the UK’s leading finance companies to manage a further online auction following the closure of Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd. Assets available include CASE 921G, 821G and 721G wheeled loaders, Terex TTS620...
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Biffa’s £51.4m DRS claim rejected by court
Biffa’s £51.4 million lawsuit against the Scottish Government regarding the failed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been dismissed by the Court of Session. The waste management company claimed it was misled by Scottish ministers into believing that the scheme would proceed. However, Lord Sandison rejected this claim. In July 2022, Biffa was awarded a 10-year...
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Avoid filling Christmas stockings with quirky toys and gadgets
Families across the UK are being urged to think twice before they splash their festive cash on questionable gadgets and electronic toys that will be quickly discarded. Some of the top-selling devices will act as a diversion for just a few weeks, days, or even a few hours after Christmas dinner before being put in...
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Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes
Hundreds of thousands of ‘zombie batteries’ in vapes that can come back from the dead in a fiery explosion if improperly discarded are still making their way into the waste system since the disposable vape ban, new figures show. New data shared with consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First by the UK’s largest waste management...
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COMPETITION: Are you or someone you know the UK’s buffest binman?
What is the competition looking for?The competition will crown the UK’s best-looking bin workers, with 12 winners featuring in a limited-edition charity calendar for 2026. Anyone can apply! Bin workers of all genders, ages, and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t have to work on a bin lorry itself; it can be anyone behind the scenes, too. Funds raised from...
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Seven shows unite for the largest Environmental Services & Solutions Expo in history
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) 2025 has marked a record-breaking year, becoming the largest event in its history by uniting seven shows for the first time. With the addition of Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo (GEO), and Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (CARS & MRE), the event drew over 10,000 attendees...