Solihull Residents Face Fortnightly Bin Collections Despite Complaints Thursday, July 16, 2026 solihull council recycling waste bincollections foodwaste environment residents flytipping government A senior Solihull councillor has confirmed that the shift to fortnightly bin collections, coming into effect this autumn, will remain in place despite dissatisfaction from some residents. Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet … Read More
Aldi and Tesco Reveal Essential Tips for Storing Bananas to Extend Freshness Saturday, July 11, 2026 aldi tesco bananas foodstorage freezing foodwaste kitchentips freezer hacks preservation Aldi and Tesco have stepped up to share crucial advice for shoppers on how to keep bananas fresh and prevent them from turning brown and mushy too quickly. Aldi teamed up with food storage specialist Kate Hall to provide tips … Read More
Council Urges Households to Rethink Waste Disposal Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave waste newforest council bincollection foodwaste temperature metoffice ukweather publichealth As the UK faces soaring temperatures reaching up to 38°C, New Forest District Council has released urgent advice to local residents regarding rubbish disposal during the heatwave. To help manage hygiene and safety concerns, … Read More
New Bin Rule in England Introduces £80 Fine After Written Warning Wednesday, June 10, 2026 recycling defra england waste scheme fines bins foodwaste environment localgovernment Starting from March 31, households across England will phase in a new bin collection system under the Simpler Recycling Scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The initiative … Read More
Solihull Launches Weekly Food Waste Collection from 5 October Thursday, May 28, 2026 solihull foodwaste recycling environment sustainability council collection renewableenergy fertiliser wastemanagement Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and … Read More
Tesco Reveals Easy Freezing Hack to Keep Bananas Fresh Longer Friday, May 22, 2026 tesco bananas freezing foodwaste storage freshness smoothies tips fruit kitchen Bananas are a popular fruit in many UK households, but they have a notorious reputation for ripening quickly and spoiling fast. Their bright yellow skin soon develops unattractive brown spots, eventually turning black, and … Read More