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Fees for disposing of DIY waste at council recycling centres in England could be banned under government plans, in an attempt to tackle fly-tipping.  Around a third of local authorities charge up to £10 an item for disposing of paving slabs, plasterboard, bricks and other materials.  More than one million fly-tipping incidents were recorded in 2021, costing local authorities almost £400m.  Ministers say they want to make it easier for people to dispose of waste.  The proposed changes are contained in a technical consultation by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs that could lead to current legislation being amended.  
In 2015, the government banned charges on local residents disposing of household rubbish at household waste centres.

As the world continues to transition into learning, working and operating remotely, the data center industry is growing to match company and customer demands for high-performing IT equipment. However, with this increased demand for IT comes pressure for data center managers to meet sustainability goals to reduce their carbon footprints, save energy and reduce operating costs. However, there is another critical factor that improves sustainability in a data center: minimizing water usage.

Heather McWhorter empowers people to create environmental change by writing about sustainable startups.