UK bans pet stores from selling puppies, kittens
In an attempt to protect animals from exploitation, the United Kingdom has passed a new law banning third-party...
Slide down a fire pole in this classic fire truck converted into a quirky hotel
For those who have ever wanted to slide down a real fire pole, the Red Rescue Retreat is the hotel for you. The...
Walkers launches free recycling program amid growing pressure from critics
An online social media campaign calling for popular U.K. chip manufacturer Walkers to adopt a more sustainable...
Environmental campaign floods UK Royal Mail with empty potato chip bags
The U.K. postal service has implored its public to stop mailing empty potato chip bags addressed without an envelope...
For the first time in 86 years, environmental activists in the UK sentenced to jail
Three men who participated in protests against Cuadrilla at a Lancashire fracking site are being jailed in the...
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
UK's Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bags
A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to...
Mobile app Karma tackles food waste with discounted meals
The launch of Karma in Sweden has brought about a new way of fighting food waste. Since 2016, more than 1,500 businesses...
Drone operators disturbing wildlife incur fines and jail time in Scotland
The number of cases in Scotland involving drone interference with animals on nature reserves has increased, causing...
Vintage red double decker bus is converted into a cool, retro hotel
For those looking to enjoy a bit of retro flair on their U.K. vacation, this vintage red double decker bus that...
Bees addicted to pesticides much like smokers to nicotine, scientists say
Bees have developed a likening to pesticide-containing plants, according to a recent study. The affinity exhibited...
'The Great British Bake Off' is back — this time, with a vegan week
The Great British Bake Off usually features an assortment of bread, dairy and meat products slathered in more butter...
UK bag tariff halves plastic bag marine litter, reduces sales of plastic bags by 86%
Following a 5p charge per bag, the sale of plastic bags in the U.K. has fallen by 86 percent, according to reports...
Former businessman bicycles down the Thames River to stop plastic pollution
Dhruv Boruah, a former management consultant turned environmental hero is cleaning up the Thames River in London...
UK's first energy positive classroom produces 1.5x the energy it uses
After one year in operation, the numbers are in: the United Kingdom's first energy-positive classroom is capable...
