Waste
Government urged to close Brexit loophole that allows export of UK plastic to poorer countries
Campaigners accuse Ministers of backtracking on environmental and election manifesto promises over alleged failure to match waste export policy with that of the EU
New National Circular Economy Hub planned for University of Exeter
National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub backed by new funding from UK Research and Innovation
Green beans: Heinz heats up sustainable packaging push
Food giant announces roll out of new recyclable paperboard multipack sleeves as part of £25m investment in sustainable packaging innovations
The real thing: Coca Cola European Partners' Joe Franses unpacks the drinks giant's net zero agenda
The vice-president of sustainability at CCEP, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the world, spills the details on how the firm intends to achieve net zero packaging, manufacturing, shipping, and ingredients within 20 years
Is laundry fuelling the marine plastics crisis?
A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean
Medicine pack recycling initiative rolls out across UK pharmacies
Brits can now recycle their empty medicine blister packets by dropping them off at pharmacies participating in the latest initiative from recycling specialist Terracycle
Major banks 'co-responsible' for plastics crisis, first-of-its-kind investigation argues
The world’s biggest banks are indiscriminately funding firms responsible for devastating marine ecosystems and fuelling climate change via their plastics production, a new report from Portfolio Earth concludes
Tesco toasts removal of one billion pieces of plastic from its shelves in 2020
Supermarket claims to have met its pledge to remove one billion pieces of plastic, working with suppliers to remove unnecessary and excessive packaging of products
The three circular economy trends that defined 2020
Here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come
The business case for reducing food waste
Food waste is often seen as requiring lifestyle change, but to deliver further progress we must do more to educate industry leaders about the business case for action, writes WRI's Liz Goodwin
Walkers to slash emissions by making fertiliser from potato peelings
Crisp company aims to ‘bring potatoes full circle’ and improve soil health by producing farm fertiliser from potato leftovers its Leicester factory
Plastics Pact: UK firms slash 'unnecessary' plastic packaging in 2019
More than 150 retailers, manufactures and brands collectively reduced tonnage of single-use plastic packaging sold by 30 per cent
Coca-Cola European Partners unveils 2040 net zero ambition
Coca-Cola's largest independent bottling company pledges to spend €250m over the next three years in order to achieve a 30 per cent emissions cut across its value chain by end of the decade
PepsiCo to switch to fully recycled plastic bottles across nine European nations
The goal is a marked acceleration of targets previously announced by the firm, reflecting technological innovations and market development in the use of recycled plastics
Tackling food waste must be at the heart of national climate plans
In the run up to Glasgow next year governments must step up to the plate by targeting food waste in their net zero plans, argues WRAP CEO Marcus Gover
More pieces of IKEA's sustainability puzzle come together
The global retail giant is beefing up its take-back service to mark Black Friday, but its sweeping sustainability plans extend far beyond recycling and re-use
Upstart Hazel finds cachet for innovative sachets that extend produce shelf life
US start-up reveals how its packaging innovations are helping to curb food waste
Sachet away: MPs and business leaders call for ban on plastic sample sachets
Campaign estimates 122 billion plastic sachets containing free samples of perfumes, skincare, and other products are produced each year
Are Amazon and Apple 'dodging responsibility' for the escalating e-waste crisis?
Environmental Audit Commitee argues electronic and retail giants need to join their brick and mortar rivals in contributing more to a circular economy, but the tech powerhouses insist they are leading efforts to tackle global e-waste mountain
Rise Up: Toast Ale unveils new range of beers in campaign to transform food system
Green brewer brings together leading B Corp food brands to launch new campaign to raise awareness of sector's huge environmental impacts
Chicken and cereal open up new front in war on plastic
Tesco announces it is removing plastic trays from its fresh chicken, as Aldi unveils fully recyclable cereal packaging
Podback: Nestle and Jacobs Douwe Egberts launch nationwide coffee pod recycling scheme
New cross-industry programme to recycle used coffee pods is to launch early next year in latest bid to boost recycling rates across the sector
UKRI awards £8m to innovative plastic packaging waste projects
Research into compostable plastics, waste management systems, and 'hard-to-recycle' plastics among 10 projects to secure support from government-backed agency
We have a rare chance to change food waste habits for good
Now is the moment to make sure the new relationship we've developed with food and waste isn't just for lockdown, writes Hubbub's Aoife Allen
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