Recycling
Blenheim Palace to phase out single use plastic
UNESCO World Heritage Site is replacing plastic bottles, straws and cups with paper and glass alternatives
Welsh restaurant slices waste with reusable pizza boxes
Cardiff eatery Dusty Knuckle launches reusable aluminium pizza boxes to help customers cut the environmental impact of their takeaway
Drop in plastic bags littering British seas linked to introduction of 5p charge
Scientists find an estimated 30 per cent drop in plastic bags on the seabed in the same timeframe as charges were introduced in European countries
Unilever reveals plan for closed loop plastic food-grade packaging
Consumer goods giant announces partnership to pioneer new technology capable of turning PET plastic waste into transparent virgin grade material
Time to tackle data security at the end of life
We need to foster a culture of data husbandry and security if we are to maintain consumer trust in the reuse and recycling of electronics
Sky launches £25m ocean plastic innovation fund
Media giant's Sky Ocean Ventures impact investment vehicle also seeking to leverage £100m funding from other businesses to support plastic reduction innovations
Reports: McDonald's to pilot alternatives to plastic straws
McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable
Is a Deposit Return Scheme really the best way forward?
Deposit Return Schemes can boost recycling rates, but Hubbub's Trewin Restorick warns the government will have to be wary of unintended consequences if it backs the approach
'It is absolutely vital we act now': Michael Gove to confirm plans for national Deposit Return Scheme
'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme
'Businesses are keen': Reports suggest recycling deposit return scheme to be announced within days
Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive
How can businesses move faster and smarter on plastic waste?
CISL's Eliot Whittington explains why collaboration may be key to solving the plastic problem
WWF: Plastic waste set to soar 20 per cent by 2030
New study predicts that despite pledges to tackle plastic waste, UK is still on track to throwaway a third more coffee cups by 2030
Survey reveals which Easter eggs use the most packaging
Plastic and cardboard packaging makes up more than a quarter of product weight in some of the UK's best-selling chocolate eggs
From old bottles to new insulation: Knauf Insulation and Veolia cut ribbon on £10m recycling facility
Companies hope new St Helens facility will provide template for further circular economy initiatives
Hammond on plastic waste: 'I believe passionately that we must do something about it'
Chancellor promises to launch wide-ranging call for evidence on how to tackle scourge of plastic waste
Not in da club: Deltic Group declares 'no straw attached'
One of the UK's leading nightclub operator ditches plastic straws
Lidl UK unwraps new plastic waste reduction strategy
Firm becomes latest supermarket to pledge to ensuring all packaging is widely recyclable, reusable, refillable or renewable
Government snubs latte levy in favour of voluntary commitments
In response to MPs' calls for 25p charge on disposable coffee cups government insists voluntary action from industry is best way to cut waste
Aldi joins packaging waste crackdown
Supermarket promises to make all own-brand plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022 and debuts new bags made from its own 'back of store' waste
Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative sets sail in search of 'new normal' for shipping sector
Major operators back industry initiative designed to crack down on 'sub-standard practices' that present environmental risks
Report: Plastics recycling rate exaggerated by packaging industry, say experts
New research suggests real recycling rate for plastics could be up to 10 per cent less than official figures claim
World's first plastic-free supermarket aisle unveiled in Amsterdam
Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza first to host plastic-free aisle, where food is wrapped in biodegradeable plastic and packaging is made from metal, glass, and cardboard
Pret asks customers: Should we introduce charge for plastic bottles?
CEO Clive Schlee wants feedback on new plan to introduce a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Latte levy: Starbucks' five pence coffee cup charge starts today
Coffee chain giant is now charging London coffee drinkers five pence more for a takeaway cup
