Drink containers that are not recycled are an enormous problem within the UK. A study conducted by Planet Patrol, a non-profit organization, revealed that the drinks industry is responsible for more than three-quarters of the waste found in the UK between the years 2020-2021. These items included glass and plastic containers, cans of drinks made of metal lids, and single-use cups. This is a problem. It takes years for litter to decay, which can cause damage to habitats and wildlife, and the process of cleaning it up can be expensive. Cleaning up streets costs the UK taxpayers an estimated PS1 billion every...

Leila Patel is funded by her university, the University of Johannesburg, and previously from the DSI/NRF to fund her chair on Welfare and Social Development, Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg. South Africa has the most extensive social grant system: 47% of the population depends on an annual grant. Of these 18 million, there are 18 million who have permanent benefits, while around 10 million are eligible for the temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was announced in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic for adult workers who do not have formal social protection like unemployment insurance or those working in...

Matthew Derry does not work for any company, consult or hold shares in, or receive funds from any business or organization that could benefit from this article. Matthew Derry has not disclosed any affiliations that go beyond their academic position. Partners In terms of recycling, do you consider yourself a Wishcycler? I wasn't aware of what the word meant until recently - it's when people attempt to recycle things that should be disposed of instead. The government is trying to curb recycling. The new rules will require users to use less "over-recycling" and to be more mindful of what they place within...