Recycling

Chancellor promises to launch wide-ranging call for evidence on how to tackle scourge of plastic waste

One of the UK's leading nightclub operator ditches plastic straws

Firm becomes latest supermarket to pledge to ensuring all packaging is widely recyclable, reusable, refillable or renewable

In response to MPs' calls for 25p charge on disposable coffee cups government insists voluntary action from industry is best way to cut waste

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

Major operators back industry initiative designed to crack down on 'sub-standard practices' that present environmental risks

New research suggests real recycling rate for plastics could be up to 10 per cent less than official figures claim

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

CEO Clive Schlee wants feedback on new plan to introduce a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles

Coffee chain giant is now charging London coffee drinkers five pence more for a takeaway cup