Recycling

A deposit return scheme may help boost recycling, but it also comes with major challenges for smaller businesses, warns James Calder of The Society of Independent Brewers

Patrick Hall of Bright Blue argues the government's welcome Environment Bill can afford to take a tougher line on tackling black plastic

Countryside campaigners urge the government to include drinks containers of all sizes and materials in its planned deposit return scheme

Brewing giant unveils Green Fibre Bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fibres, which it claims is fully bio-based and recyclable

Consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic and ensure it collects and recycles more plastic packaging than it sells

Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action

WAES Footwear launches trainers made from organic cotton and leather, and sustainably-sourced rubber

New EU ecodesign rules will require TVs, fridges and dishwashers to be easier to recycle and more energy efficient

Customers will be able to drop off used cups for recycling at 350 UK stores

Philanthropic group unveils plans for voluntary payments on virgin plastics derived from fossil fuels in bid to boost demand for recycled plastics