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Redress sustainable fashion awards 2026

Textile waste is a national and global crisis, with an estimated 120 million tonnes generated annually, of which 80 per cent ends up in landfill or incinerators, says Redress. Even though we're now in 2026 and the problem has been known about for decades, the global textile industry is only 0.3 per cent circular. 

But it's hoped that as more fashion designers and producers accept the problems caused by excess fashion production, so waste can be minimised. But for this to happen, fashion needs to become part of the circular economy.

Forestry England: autumn watch

This year's autumn leaf watch runs from September to November. It follows a summer that's seen long heatwaves and drought which has put many trees under stress and led some to shed leaves far earlier than would normally have been expected. The data collected by citizen scientists throughout England this year will record the timing and development of autumn while offering everyone the motivation to get outside for a walk in the woods.

UK brand offers battery operated portable smart TV /DVD

Mitchell & Brown's smart travel TV can be plugged into the mains or run from a 12V supply (cable provided) in a motorhome, caravan or boat. This Tizen TV (the Smart TV operating system developed by Samsung) gives the JB-32DVD1811TZ  the usual smart T experience access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney + etc using wi-fi. And if you're stuck somewhere without even one bar of wifi,  this TV integrates both terrestrial and satellite TV tuners. And it has a built-in slot loading DVD/DC player at the side of its cabinet. So in short, you can be entertained on the road or at sea.

Ecosia - the tree planting search engine

You may be among its users, but if you haven't heard about it, Ecosia is an eco-friendly search engine that donates profits to tree planting in Africa.

Coventry University wins Green Flag award for 13th year

Over recent years Coventry University has transformed its campus through the creation of spaces such as the Peace Garden, which sits opposite Coventry Cathedral, Starley Gardens and its edible garden, which serves as a pollinator hub and provides fruit, vegetables and herbs for students and staff.

E waste - get rid of it correctly

Most of us replace our mobile phones every 2-3 years - but what do we do with our old one?  Let it gather dust in a cupboard?

We're continually updating our tech, which generates more than 50m tonnes of e-waste globally. Yet only 20 per cent of this is recycled, which means tons of increasingly rare precious minerals, such as copper, tellurium, lithium, cobalt, manganese and tungsten, are winding up in landfill sites.

Tech recycling specialists Envirofone say there are key common misconceptions many of us have surrounding recycling our E-waste.

Bolia to open London stores

DRIFT Energy wins RINA certification

Best cities for recycling

Top 15 greenest cities in the world, based on recycling rates:
 
1. Vancouver - Canada’s shining jewel when it comes to recycling, the city of Vancouver has increased its rate from 40 to over 60 per cent in just over a decade, with a goal of 80 per cent. The city does this by making recycling part of the circular economy and innovative schemes that reward businesses which upcycle or reuse materials.
 

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