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Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why we're asking you to #Do1Thing to help protect Teesside - and the world - for future generations. Get all the latest environment news and views right here.

08:16, 13 AUG 2026

Millions are throwing crisp packets in the 'wrong bin' every summer

Figures show people in the UK eat around six billion packets of crisps every year - that's an average of 150 bags each - but disposing of the packaging could cause a problem

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Little-known wheelie bin rule that can mean an 80 bin-day fine

Waste collection

Many people know there are strict rules about what can go inside household waste bins but many can fall foul of a lesser-known offence

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Photographer captures possible orca sighting off Saltburn coast

Saltburn and East Cleveland

The Sea Watch Foundation is now appealing for anyone who may have captured further footage which could help confirm the sighting

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Housing association makes promise as Marske councillors annoyed over unacceptable weeds

Beyond Housing said it shared the priorities of locals and planned a new planting scheme for the village square

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Sewage project 'not a standalone investment' as water firm accused of 'sleight of hand'

Northumbrian Water has been criticised over plans to build a long sea outfall pipeline off the coast at Coatham, Redcar

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Council shares little-known trick to avoid paying for food caddy bags

Some councils provide free replacements when the food caddy liners run out but if they don't there is a way to cut costs

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'Sick surfers' and 'brown water' claims as water company in spotlight again over sewage spills

Northumbrian Water said it was investing nearly 200m to reduce sewage discharges from storm overflows around Marske and in the Guisborough area

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Forgotten fruit tree given rude nickname by Shakespeare found in Middlesbrough

I had absolutely no idea what they were when I was first introduced to them recently"

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Operator of Teesside landfill site served suspension notice 'with immediate effect'

The Environment Agency action means Seaton Meadows Landfill site (SMLF) must not bring any more waste on to the premises

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Costs mapped out for first phase of scheme to move road away from 'at risk of collapse' cliff edge

Redcar and Cleveland

The design element will cost more than 210,000, part of an overall estimated 1.8m budget

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Taylor Wimpey fined 300,000 after sewage leak while building Sedgefield housing estate

The sewage leaked into fresh water at Shotton Beck and was discovered by the Environment Agency

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Network Rail reveals cancellations and delays which resulted from sewage main damage incident

The infrastructure operator said it had track and other assets near to the main in Middlesbrough

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'No swim' warnings continuing after sewage discharge as councillor issues 'not good enough' verdict

Damage to a sewer main close to the River Tees, which sparked the incident, is being investigated and repairs carried out by Northumbrian Water

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Firm could face action after sewage discharge prompts 'do not swim' warning on Teesside coast

Northumbrian Water has been warned of potential consequences over the incident, although it said a sewer pipe fracture could have been caused by a 'third party'

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Firm questioned over 245m Teesside 'long sea outfall' sewage treated water pipeline project

A new pipeline would take waste water from a treatment works in Middlesbrough and deposit it 4.5km off the coast at Coatham, Redcar

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2bn worth of contracts signed to deliver controversial household waste incinerator scheme

Operator Viridor said that the plant would be a 'responsible neighbour' to local communities nearby

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Council clean-up after burnt out car discovery on edge of forest

A team from Redcar and Cleveland Council stepped in after the unwelcome recent find

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Number of first Redcar food waste collections missed is blamed on staff sickness and lorry breakdown

Redcar and Cleveland

Redcar and Cleveland Council said less than 1% of residents due a collection were affected and teams returned later to complete the job

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'Concentrated push' needed on homelessness in light of Middlesbrough's City of Culture bid

Central Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough councillor Ian Morrish highlighted litter generated by rough sleepers living in tents

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Plans to speed up green fuel plant that could bring up to 600 jobs to Teesside

Ministers have announced proposals to speed up approvals for the Lighthouse Green Fuels sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant at Seal Sands

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Teesside firm px Group to create 100 new jobs after winning major carbon capture contract

The deal has been described 'one of the most significant industrial operations and maintenance appointments in Teessides recent history'

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Councillor complains of 'disgusting' A171 layby with abandoned wellies, litter and manure

Redcar and Cleveland

Redcar and Cleveland councillor Steve Kay was accused by a cabinet member of political point scoring

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Food waste caddies being rolled out to Redcar residents ahead of new weekly collection

From April all councils must offer weekly food waste collection

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Council's vehicle fleet going backwards as carbon emissions increase despite overall reduction

Redcar and Cleveland Council said diesel consumption rose last year

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