Whatever happened to the washing machine that lasted a lifetime? Is it possible to (once again) design for disassembly-so that components can be reused or recycled? Libby Peake buckles up for a WEEE

Think of a prison and you probably imagine a dark, desolate and perhaps even dirty environment. But think again: it turns out they've got many measures to divert waste and care for the environment.

Ecobuildings vs retrofitting? Which is really the best option for Britain?

Have you ever wondered how optical and laser laser sorters work? Did you get as far as the word 'spectroscopy' and decide it was too complicated? Here, Libby Peake explains the science behind the magi

Mention the term "pay as you throw' and everyone has an opinion. Yet, there are some parts of the country that have quietly instituted compulsory recycling. Beccy Sims finds out how they're getting on

The end of landfill and incineration is a fine idea, but how does a zero waste system work in practice? We find out how the US are doing it

Here in the UK, we’re lagging behind in the race to treat organics, but it’s been an area of concern for many years in parts of the Continent. Libby Peake finds out how Gothenburg left us behind at

When it comes to waste policy, Europe has been showing us the way for many years. And if you thought it was torture waiting for the new Waste Framework Directive, imagine what it was like trying to cr

In spite of being overlooked for many years by waste legislation in the UK, reuse seems to be experiencing somewhat of a boom of late. Henry Widdicombe and Libby Peake explore the relationship between

As Kenya’s political problems are played out in the media, Carole Kariuki, from Environclean Community Group, explains how the community groups are cleaning up the capital’s slums