Recycling

P&G set new target to reduce plastic use in European Fabric Care brands by 30 per cent by 2025

Big brands such as Adidas, Unilever, P&G, Danone and Interface are already taking notice

Global financial services firm launches drive to prevent, reduce, and remove 50 million metric tonnes of plastic waste from water and land by 2030

The Evian (Re)new system features a five-litre water 'bubble' of recycled plastic so customers can refill water bottles at home

Diageo debuts new plastic-free can packaging for its leading beer brands

McDonald's is working with appliance manufacturer Miele to adapt its washing machines to extract grease, creating additional biofuel feedstocks and curbing potentially damaging waste

The building sector is a major resource user, but circular thinking can keep firms ahead of competition and regulation, argues UKGBC's Alastair Mant

Environmental charity Hubbub has partnered with Starbucks to launch a £1m fund to develop recycling infrastructure for paper cups

Men's grooming brand King of Shaves launches new refillable range

Beer brand reveals new sports arena in Sochi where the playing field is made from 50,000 plastic red cups collected during the FIFA World Cup last year