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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

The Humble Dustbin Hasn't Changed in a Century. Until Now. - Yanko Design

Pulli Bin was created to make trash removal effortless. By studying how people of all abilities interact with traditional trash cans, the Pulli team uncovered a fundamental flaw: lifting full trash bags creates strain and often leads to tearing. Pulli Bin reimagines this experience with dual front-opening doors that open outwards, eliminating the need for upward lifting and setting a new standard for ease and usability
Design
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

12 items you should NEVER flush down toilet - including nail clippings

Only pee, poo, and toilet paper should be flushed; other items like wet wipes, nail clippings, tampons, hair, contact lenses, and dead fish cause blockages.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fine of 600 for wind-blown rubbish is cancelled

A piece of cardboard with an address label prompted Haringey Council to issue, then cancel, a £600 litter fine after residents disputed responsibility and cited wind and recycling practices.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London council hands out twice as many fines for fly-tipping in crackdown on growing scourge

Fines for fly-tipping in Brent have more than doubled as the council intensifies its crackdown, issuing over 5,700 enforcement notices compared to 2,700 the previous year.
London politics
Public health
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

60% of vaping related Google searches focus on health concerns - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Health concerns around vaping are a growing public focus, with 60% of related searches looking for information on health issues.
Top searches on vaping include quitting, health comparisons with smoking, and calorie counts, indicating mixed priorities on health and body image.
The rising interest in alternatives to vaping, like snus, shows public curiosity, despite potential health risks.
Only a small number of searches focus on vape disposal, highlighting a need for awareness regarding the environmental impact of vaping.
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