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Local Landmarks Transformed into Bug Hotels Near Leeds Station

Bug hotels modeled on Leeds landmarks have been installed near Burley Park Station, created by Cardigan Community Centre and TCV to promote conservation and community engagement.

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Jessica Bayley/BBC A wooden model of a bear pit with words on the front reading 'Leeds Bug Pit'.

King Honored with Blue Peter Green Badge for Environmental Efforts

The King was awarded a Blue Peter Green badge for his environmental work, recognized at Dumfries House. He also honored The King's Foundation's 35th anniversary with a time capsule contribution and met students promoting sustainability.

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PA Media King Charles, wearing a grey suit holding a small box with a green badge inside, he is standing beside four school girls in uniform.

Ministers Propose Prescription-Only Flea Treatments to Protect Environment

Ministers consider restricting over-the-counter flea and tick treatments to prescriptions only, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by these toxins affecting wildlife and waterways.

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Campaigners Urge UK to End Growing Dependence on Glyphosate Herbicides

Glyphosate use in the UK has increased tenfold over 30 years, raising health and environmental concerns. Campaigners call for a ban amid contested safety and regulatory scrutiny.

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Farmer spraying glyphosate herbicide in a corn field

Northants Litter Wombles Launch Second Recycling Machine at Weston Favell

Northants Litter Wombles have launched their second reverse vending machine at Weston Favell Shopping Centre, rewarding recycling efforts and supporting the upcoming national Deposit Return Scheme.

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BBC Three people stand inside a busy shopping centre beside a bright EcoVend reverse‑vending machine, which collects empty plastic bottles and cans. The group appear to be staff or project partners, wearing uniforms and lanyards as they pose for the photo. Behind them, high‑street shops and food outlets form the backdrop, emphasising the machine’s prominent position in a public retail space. The EcoVend unit displays messaging about turning recyclables into in‑store rewards, along with logos of participating local businesses.

Le Rocquier Students Gain Nature Skills in New GROW Jersey Programme

Le Rocquier School students participate in an eight-week programme with GROW Jersey, learning to plant vegetables and understand sustainability through hands-on outdoor activities.

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BBC Two students kneel beside a raised garden bed, using gloved hands to plant or tend soil, with bright sunlight and green fields surrounding them.

Children's Car Seats and Rubber Ducks Among Items Found in Cardiff Bay Clean-Up

Volunteers from Cardiff Rivers Group collected 59 bags of litter including children's car seats and rubber ducks from Cardiff Bay during Spring Clean Cymru. Despite ongoing litter challenges, the group's efforts continue to make a positive environmental impact.

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Cardiff Rivers Group Fifty nine red plastic bin bags full of litter collected from Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Council to Introduce Soft Plastics Recycling Bags This Summer

Cardiff Council will introduce dedicated soft plastics recycling bags this summer to boost recycling rates ahead of a 2027 national mandate. Residents have mixed views on the change, which aims to help meet the 70% recycling target.

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BBC Two sacks, red and blue, pictured that are used for residents to separate their recycling. Sitting in front of a wall in garden.

Should You Bring Your Own Containers for Takeaway Food? Key Tips Explained

Bringing your own containers for takeaway food can reduce plastic waste. Learn practical tips from experts and how workplaces support reusable packaging.

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Person holding stack of reusable food containers with prepared meals at work

Charities Urge Gardeners to Protect Caterpillars Amid UK Moth Decline

UK charities urge gardeners to protect caterpillars to support declining moth populations, highlighting the importance of pesticide-free methods and native planting.

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A Jersey tiger moth with red, cream and black markings.

Glasgow to Create 40 Wild Spaces to Support Butterflies and Wildlife

Glasgow is launching a two-year project to create 40 wild habitats supporting butterflies and moths, engaging volunteers, schools, and community groups to combat species decline.

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Julie Broadfoot A group of schoolchildren with orange gardening gloves and gardening tools are gathered around a tyre repurposed as a planting area

Belgian Park Turns Off ‘Pointless’ Streetlights to Protect Wildlife and Restore Darkness

A Belgian national park is removing unnecessary streetlights to protect wildlife and restore natural darkness, despite local concerns about safety. The project reflects growing awareness of light pollution's impact on ecosystems and human health.

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A web of lights across darkness with very bright circular areas where cities are located.