Technology

Firms are under pressure to tackle the scourge of plastic waste, but are their new strategies credible and could they prove counterproductive?

Ice cream giant partners with Poseidon to allow customers to offset carbon impact of ice cream purchase with blockchain technology

Brussels proposes ban on plastic straws and cutlery and calls out Brexiter Michael Gove

New survey suggests advanced smart meters could help drive customer interest in plug-in vehicles

Zero Waste Scotland backed Locavore store to pioneer use of reusable, plastic-free packaging

Coffee chain teams up with The Allotments & Gardens Council UK to find a new home for used coffee grounds

The UK's energy sector is transforming fast, but as a series of studies highlight this week a crucial new wave of policy decisions is awaiting the government

Home improvement giant sets target to ensure half of group sales come from products that help customers improve the sustainability of their home

Landmark report warns that without action large parts of England will face significant water supply deficits by 2050

Take a leaf from Kipling's book and remember to ask the right questions about new plastic-free products, argues Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy