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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK Reports for the amount of EEE placed on the market and WEEE collected in the UK under the WEEE Regulations. Summary reports for the amount of: - new electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the market by producers of EEE, reported by compliance schemes and small producers - WEEE collected in the UK and delivered to approved authorised treatment facilities and approved exporters Updates to this page - Updated all reports to...

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Brit workers waste nearly six hours a week 'botsitting'

Almost all UK workers now have to deal with AI, but few firms report big productivity gains because of all the time lost in hand-holding the systems and cleaning up their mistakes. So says a report by the Work AI Institute, a research arm of AI biz Glean Technologies. It claims there are productivity gains to be had from introducing AI-based tools, yet much of this is being negated by the amount of time employees waste making them work – a phenomenon it has christened "botsitting."

Major UK retailer offering cash refund on tents ahead of summer festivals

Major UK retailer offering cash refund on tents ahead of summer festivals UK festivals reportedly generate approximately 25,800 tonnes of waste annually - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Decathlon is launching a new initiative this summer, offering customers cash refunds for used tents in a bid to tackle the widespread issue of festival-goers abandoning their camping gear. The major retailer has updated its "Tent Pledge" programme, allowing individuals to return their own-brand Quechua...

Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change

‘Waste colonialism’: Fiji says no to Australian billionaire’s incineration plan

Government rejects offshore rubbish being shipped to Fiji and burned after opposition from traditional landowners and tourism operatorsThe Fijian government has rejected a plan by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji after backlash from traditional landowners and tourism operators. The plan to ship non-recyclable rubbish from across the region to Fiji, popular with tourists for its pristine beaches, and build an incinerator to consume 900,000 tonnes of waste a year...

Mountain rescue's 12-hour operation to clear 'river of rubbish' seen 3 miles away

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

Mountain rescue's 12-hour operation to clear 'river of rubbish' seen 3 miles away

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

New deal from Wednesday sees Co-op selling £32 of fruit and veg for £3

New deal from Wednesday sees Co-op selling £32 of fruit and veg for £3 You can get a bag packed with fresh fruit and vegetables Co-op has today announced the launch of its Second Chance Saver Bags to offer shoppers value on fruit and veg while also reducing food waste. The retailer is launching £3 ‘mystery’ produce bags at selected Co-op stores, available to order on Deliveroo, that will allow shoppers to purchase fruit and veg items that could otherwise go to waste but are still perfectly...