Recycling

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

Media giant's Sky Ocean Ventures impact investment vehicle also seeking to leverage £100m funding from other businesses to support plastic reduction innovations

McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable

'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme

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

Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive

CISL's Eliot Whittington explains why collaboration may be key to solving the plastic problem

New study predicts that despite pledges to tackle plastic waste, UK is still on track to throwaway a third more coffee cups by 2030

Plastic and cardboard packaging makes up more than a quarter of product weight in some of the UK's best-selling chocolate eggs

Companies hope new St Helens facility will provide template for further circular economy initiatives