Environment

Two firms fined as water company fights abuse of sewers

Two firms fined as water company fights abuse of sewers

Cleaning up: Pauline Britton and fellow volunteers

Cleaning up: Pauline Britton and fellow volunteers

Hanwell charity volunteer helps recycle the 'unrecyclable'

Nisha Katona is hoping to shine a light on the new research

Nisha Katona is hoping to shine a light on the new research

'Lack of time' costs small businesses £4,000 annually

Despite a willingness to explore greener options, the cost of changes are off-putting for homeowners

Despite a willingness to explore greener options, the cost of changes are off-putting for homeowners

Brits want to make green change but cost is the main issue

Recycling bins not being readily available in public spaces is one of the top reasons Gen Z struggle to recycle more

Recycling bins not being readily available in public spaces is one of the top reasons Gen Z struggle to recycle more

Waste Generation: Gen Z are least likely to recycle, research finds

Almost a third (30%) can’t stand it when fruit or vegetables are packaged in loads of plastics, with one in four (25%) admitting to not buying a product because it’s wrapped in so much of it

Almost a third (30%) can’t stand it when fruit or vegetables are packaged in loads of plastics, with one in four (25%) admitting to not buying a product because it’s wrapped in so much of it

Plast-Icks: Brits' supermarket packaging pet peeves revealed

What a mess: effluent in the River Brent

What a mess: effluent in the River Brent

Ealing campaigners to join Feargal Sharkey water clean-up protest

When it comes to being more eco-friendly, 40 percent now turn off devices and machinery when they’re not in use, 36 percent always recycle old IT equipment and 36 percent have even introduced a recycling polic

When it comes to being more eco-friendly, 40 percent now turn off devices and machinery when they’re not in use, 36 percent always recycle old IT equipment and 36 percent have even introduced a recycling polic

British business owners embracing green initiatives to boost profit

Brits' BBQ recycling knowledge not as hot as it should be this summer

Brits' BBQ recycling knowledge not as hot as it should be this summer

Brits' BBQ recycling knowledge not as hot as it should be this summer

Living in closer harmony: gunnersbury and its neighbours

Living in closer harmony: gunnersbury and its neighbours

Gunnersbury Park toasts big drop in noise complaints

Clear-up: water workers use rods to clear a blockage

Clear-up: water workers use rods to clear a blockage

Water company highlights blockages after prosecuting textiles firm

Tayla Evans, Founder of EnviroTent. Cardboard tents manufactured by DS Smith. Copyright free. Taken by SWNS

Tayla Evans, Founder of EnviroTent. Cardboard tents manufactured by DS Smith. Copyright free. Taken by SWNS

Over two-thirds of Brits admit to chucking a tent after just one use

Eco warriors: staff and pupils at Notting Hill & Ealing

Eco warriors: staff and pupils at Notting Hill & Ealing

Primary schools join forces in Ealing for eco summit

Andre, 51, has opened up on how getting a smart meter has changed energy use in his household

Andre, 51, has opened up on how getting a smart meter has changed energy use in his household

Andre urging Brits to be more energy efficient after new research

In the past year, 3.3 million smart meters were installed in British homes.

In the past year, 3.3 million smart meters were installed in British homes.

Households using summer to future proof homes and increase value

Ideas team: the UWL students with supporters

Ideas team: the UWL students with supporters

Ealing students on brink of sustainable hospitality prize

Mountain of rubbish: some of the litter collected by volunteers. Photo: Mark Percy

Mountain of rubbish: some of the litter collected by volunteers. Photo: Mark Percy

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Thousand sacks of rubbish collected in clean-up of Ealing canal

Rebeka Lihosithova, 10, from St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School won the Water Smart Education Programme competition

Rebeka Lihosithova, 10, from St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School won the Water Smart Education Programme competition

Primary school student grabs prestigious national prize

Rippon helping shine light on energy management among Britain’s over-70s

Rippon helping shine light on energy management among Britain’s over-70s

Rippon helping shine light on energy management among Britain’s over-70s

The winner of Affinity Water’s competition was Rebecka, a pupil at St Teresa’s Primary School

The winner of Affinity Water’s competition was Rebecka, a pupil at St Teresa’s Primary School

Affinity Water launch new Water Smart programme

The Easter weekend is firmly on the horizon

The Easter weekend is firmly on the horizon

Recycling a key consideration for Brits this Easter, research reveals

Fine vintage: Shiraz the barn owl

Fine vintage: Shiraz the barn owl

Missing Gunnersbury barn owl found safe and well

Saved for nature: Warren Farm at Southall

Saved for nature: Warren Farm at Southall

Warren Farm saved as nature reserve after Ealing Council re-think

Have you seen her? Shiraz, the missing barn owl

Have you seen her? Shiraz, the missing barn owl

Animals lost during break-in at Gunnersbury Park nature centre

Ealing guest: campaigner Prof Polman

Ealing guest: campaigner Prof Polman

Professor: like Freddie Mercury, we're under pressure on climate change

While the festive season is filled with family, presents and lots of decorations, there’s another side of the story too: much more rubbish, especially packaging waste, in the home.

While the festive season is filled with family, presents and lots of decorations, there’s another side of the story too: much more rubbish, especially packaging waste, in the home.

Brits' cardboard recycling rates lagging behind this Christmas

Waste not, want not: the charity's tools of the trade

Waste not, want not: the charity's tools of the trade

Acton green waste charity reaches fund-raising target

The new research, also showed that while Gen Z has a reputation for being more socially conscious than its elders, it is the least aware of Fairtrade practices

The new research, also showed that while Gen Z has a reputation for being more socially conscious than its elders, it is the least aware of Fairtrade practices

Majority of Brits have no idea what iconic Fairtrade label means

By 2038, water demand is set to outstrip supply by 200 millions litres

By 2038, water demand is set to outstrip supply by 200 millions litres

UK water demand set to outstrip supply putting the Great British cup of tea at risk

Vital funding key to saving Britain's native amphibians and reptiles

Vital funding key to saving Britain's native amphibians and reptiles

Vital funding key to saving Britain's native amphibians and reptiles

Exactly 81% revealed they resent winter, with dark mornings (49%), slipping on ice (44%), having a cold face (41%), runny nose (38%) and paying the heating bills (34%) considered the worst things about the season

Exactly 81% revealed they resent winter, with dark mornings (49%), slipping on ice (44%), having a cold face (41%), runny nose (38%) and paying the heating bills (34%) considered the worst things about the season

Brits' winter blues revealed this December

Going electric: Ealing aims to spread charge points evenly across its towns

Going electric: Ealing aims to spread charge points evenly across its towns

Ealing's latest batch of electric vehicle charge points announced

Research shows that over a third of people in Glasgow (36%) feel less confident about being able to afford their energy bills this winter compared to last winter

Research shows that over a third of people in Glasgow (36%) feel less confident about being able to afford their energy bills this winter compared to last winter

Glaswegians urged to get ‘energy smart’ ahead of winter

Clearing out: base tree growth around Ealing Common. Stock picture.

Clearing out: base tree growth around Ealing Common. Stock picture.

Response to Ealing Council tree growth complaint

Save our course: golf club members are joined by Cllr Connie Hersch

Save our course: golf club members are joined by Cllr Connie Hersch

Golfers' protest fails to halt plans to close Perivale course

Reduction in plastic bag use voted the nation’s top environmental achievement

Reduction in plastic bag use voted the nation’s top environmental achievement

Reduction in plastic bag use voted the nation’s top environmental achievement

Clear-up: Gary Busuttil with Lager Can litter pickers in Greenford

Clear-up: Gary Busuttil with Lager Can litter pickers in Greenford

Petition calls for debate on future of Ealing open spaces

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Why your car's ULEZ compliance matters - and how to check for free

Field trip: Cllr Malcolm, centre, with Hina Bokhari , Rob Blackie and others at Warren Farm

Field trip: Cllr Malcolm, centre, with Hina Bokhari , Rob Blackie and others at Warren Farm

Lib Dems step up campaign to save Warren Farm for nature

Hard hats all round: topping out at Notting Hill & Ealing's new junior school building

Hard hats all round: topping out at Notting Hill & Ealing's new junior school building

Net-zero theme for Ealing school's junior building

How does your garden grow? Alec Reed pupils with the Mayor of Ealing, Cllr Hitesh Tailor

How does your garden grow? Alec Reed pupils with the Mayor of Ealing, Cllr Hitesh Tailor

Chelsea show garden handed over to Northolt pupils

Changing habits: (from left) Simon Piesse (teacher), Bella Henry, facilities manager, Year 10 students Isabella Pagadala, Eleanor Squire, Maanvi Kapila and Maya Mayfin, Year 12 pupil Alicia Williams and Eliza Lindsay (teacher).

Changing habits: (from left) Simon Piesse (teacher), Bella Henry, facilities manager, Year 10 students Isabella Pagadala, Eleanor Squire, Maanvi Kapila and Maya Mayfin, Year 12 pupil Alicia Williams and Eliza Lindsay (teacher).

Ealing girls school honoured for cutting number of car journeys

What a state: an abandoned bike underlines the problems at Ealing Central

What a state: an abandoned bike underlines the problems at Ealing Central

Parks boss 'frustrated' at state of Ealing Central sports ground

Bundles of fluff: the chicks are guarded by an alert parent

Bundles of fluff: the chicks are guarded by an alert parent

Ealing Hospital welcomes two new peregrine falcons

Sing out: Alec Reed youngsters at Chelsea

Sing out: Alec Reed youngsters at Chelsea

Northolt youngsters await their Chelsea show garden gift

Green is the colour: plants are a gift from the league of friends

Green is the colour: plants are a gift from the league of friends

Ealing Hospital blooms to lighten staff's lives

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

Emily Connally founded the Cherwell Collective, which will bring the community together this Coronation weekend through support from The National Lottery.

Emily Connally founded the Cherwell Collective, which will bring the community together this Coronation weekend through support from The National Lottery.

Kidlington charity marking Coronation with The National Lottery support

Jewel: Ealing Common is typical of many prized sites in the borough

Jewel: Ealing Common is typical of many prized sites in the borough

Ealing's new conservation officer will help safeguard key sites

In the money: the Northolt Green Ring is to receive around £750,000

In the money: the Northolt Green Ring is to receive around £750,000

Northolt to get share of £3.8m London greening cash

The research suggests that these issues may be worsened by the UK recycling system, which has not been updated for some time and could be failing to cope with the increase in packaging in our homes, particularly since the growth in e-commerce

The research suggests that these issues may be worsened by the UK recycling system, which has not been updated for some time and could be failing to cope with the increase in packaging in our homes, particularly since the growth in e-commerce

Brits' recycling frustration revealed by new research

Massive mural: Friary Park residents help frame Giles Round's artwork

Massive mural: Friary Park residents help frame Giles Round's artwork

It's a wrap! How Kew Gardens influenced art project at Acton estate

Towing task: abandoned cars and vans were removed at Hanger Hill

Towing task: abandoned cars and vans were removed at Hanger Hill

Abandoned cars removed in Hanger Hill clean-up

Community charity leading efforts to reuse and repair

Community charity leading efforts to reuse and repair

Community charity leading efforts to reuse and repair