Over half of drivers say litter on UK roads is getting worse

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‘Littering on UK roads is getting worse. That’s the clear message from a new survey of more than 11,000 drivers by The AA, which reveals more than half (55%) of drivers say they notice more litter on roads and surrounding areas.

The findings come despite ongoing efforts by local authorities, environmental charities, and national campaigns to raise awareness and reduce littering.

“We need a national effort – combining education, enforcement, and corporate responsibility – to tackle what is fast becoming a roadside litter epidemic.”

Find out more about this survey at AA.com

New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect rivers and seas

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‘Wet wipes containing plastic are a growing source of pollution, with a recent survey showing an average of 20 wet wipes littering every 100 metres of beach across the UK*. When flushed, they can break down into microplastics that poison wildlife and enter the food chain.

Government today [18th November 2025] signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes, marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollution which devastates our waterways.

While the new law targets wipes containing plastic, all wet wipes contribute to blockages and pollution when flushed. UK Water Industry Research found that wet wipes contribute to 94% of sewer blockages’

Find out more at GOV.UK

Partnership to tackle illegal waste burning

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‘The Environment Agency and Fire and Rescue Services are working together, locally and nationally to prevent and tackle illegal waste burning.’

‘Organised waste criminals are known to illegally burn waste to avoid legitimate disposal routes and associated costs. To conceal their activity, they may contact their local Fire and Rescue Service, reporting the incident as a ‘controlled burn’ in an attempt to prevent detection.’

Find out more at GOV.UK