Climate Action Environment National News Pollution UK plastic waste set to rise 20% by 2030 – worrying news 5 August 2025 / 5 August 2025 by Chris White The UK is set to produce 20% more plastic waste in 2030 than it does this year, with the amount of discarded takeaway drink cups and lids set to rise by a third. Full story and source. Read more » 2030 targets circular economy environmental impact environmental policy packaging waste plastic pollution plastic waste recycling single-use plastics sustainability UK environment UK plastic crisis waste management waste reduction
Environment Local Interest Pollution How much sewage is spilled near you? 24 July 2025 / 24 July 2025 by Chris White Water companies spilled raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas for a record 3.6 million hours in 2024, according to Environment Agency figures. BBC Full Story and Source Read more » bathing water quality combined sewer overflows dry spills E.coli ecological status England Environment Agency environmental impact hepatitis A Independent Water Commission Ofwat pollution incidents pollution penalties public health rivers salmonella Scotland seas sewage discharges sewage infrastructure sewage monitoring sewage pollution sewage regulation sewage spills sewage treatment smart meters storm overflow UK environment water bills Water companies water quality water strategy Water UK