An eco-warrior spending lockdown sorting through 39 stone of plastic waste he found on a single beach was shocked to find three cereal box toys from 62 years ago. Rob Arnold, 62, has been beach-cleaning near his home in Liskeard, Cornwall, for the last seven years, but made fighting microplastics his full-time mission since he … Read more
Yes, restaurants are shut, parties banned and relatives reduced to flickering images on computer screens — but at least we have our beloved showbiz to keep us happy on TV, right? Wrong. One of the forgotten casualties of the coronavirus crisis is the entertainment industry — in fact, this is becoming the spring when all … Read more
Spike in demand for protective equipment, takeaway food packaging and single-use water bottles during the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a worrying surge in plastic waste, researcher warns By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:37 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 12:37 BST, 16 April 2020 A spike in demand for protective equipment, takeaway packaging … Read more
The streets of Britain have become swamped with piles of rubbish and clothes to be recycled in coronavirus quarantine clear-outs. Councils have warned of a ‘wave of waste’ coming from homes across the country, with fly-tipping surging by a staggering 300 per cent in recent weeks. As most of the nation remains isolated, families are … Read more
The streets of Britain have become swamped with tons of rubbish and clothes to be recycled in coronavirus quarantine clear-outs. Councils have warned of a ‘wave of waste’ coming from homes across the country. As most of the nation is in quarantine, families are generating much more food leftovers. And many are using the spare … Read more
ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more