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Spending time in nature can help people feel more relaxed, less stressed, and can boost productivity, according to research

Brits could waste around 16 million pumpkins this year at Halloween but the fruit is a great cheap, nutritious and versatile food with most of it edible, so here's some alternative uses to keep you green and planet-friendly

The Government is bringing in a new "three bin" policy with an emphasis on making household recycling more simple. Here is a breakdown of the new rules which will come in next year

Changes to bin collections across England will soon come into force following new Government rules, with many councils warning they will be unable to meet the deadline

The retail giant is trialling new machines that will scan and measure items, and package them to size - in fully recyclable, heat-sealed paper

The Mirror's Environment Editor, Nada Farhoud, says The Furniture Recycling Group in Blackburn is helping stop perfectly good mattresses from being dumped under a new scheme

Less than one in ten people living in rural areas would call themselves “very eco-friendly” - as they say the cost, and poor public transport in their area, are their top barriers

Amy-Louise May, from Boston, Lincolnshire, wanted to donate clothing and bedding and put it next to the recycling facility at the Asda supermarket as both containers were full

Three-quarters of youngsters have asked their parents for the latest toys or games - with little understanding of the environmental impact of these playthings

The 20 feet long and 10 feet high model is being displayed on London's South Bank - to celebrate Vodafone being named the Best Network in the city

Residents in Canterbury, Kent have refused to separate their recycling as video footage shows bin men dumping everything into one bin to take away

Ian Downs has backed a campaign by Recycle Your Electricals which is designed to ultimately save lives thanks to the creation of new healthcare equipment - like defibrillators

Four in ten Brits actively put off clearing out their home - as a third say they “don't know where to start” when getting rid of these old items

A report by the National Audit Office concluded long-term waste management plans 'do not yet exist' despite ministers publishing a strategy four years ago

Catherine Maddy was accused of failing to properly dispose of her recyclable waste but, after Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council reviewed the evidence, Ms Maddy was not convicted

Heartbreaking new footage shows working donkeys, camels, and cows left to scavenge for food among mountains of plastic waste - with life-threatening results

The chocolate manufacturer said bars with the new recyclable paper packaging will be available in Tesco stores to explore different packaging options

Nearly half of Brits admit to having a naughty streak - with the top indiscretion being sneaking your own food into a cinema

Louise and Richard Arnold now run their own website offering tips to others keen to reduce the amount of rubbish they throw out

Zack Hillis and Jeremy Lindsay were found just days apart at the waste management recycling plant in Tacoma, Washington, US, and were only able to be identified using their fingerprints

As it's Earth Day, an expert has explained the meaning behind 10 recycling symbols that you will find on everyday food and drink items

Ministers had drawn up plans to make people separate rubbish into seven bins - one each for food, garden waste, glass, paper and card, metal, plastic, and general waste

The new regulations could see food prices rise for consumers, as businesses are forced to assume all costs for recycling the packaging waste they produce

One in five small businesses plan to make their green commitments and working towards a net-zero target a 'core business strategy' in the coming year

The WasteShark has been deployed in busy Canary Wharf, in London, and can travel up to 5km before needing to be recharged