Waste
'Severe problem': EU e-waste illegally shipped to Nigera, major study reveals
Tens of thousands of tonnes of electrical waste is being shipped to Nigeria in clear breach of international rules
EU circular economy plans clear major hurdle after MEP approval
MEPs vote in favour of legislation that includes 65 per cent recycling target for 2035 and aims to halve food waste by 2030
May announces £60m fund to clear oceans of plastic 'scourge'
Prime Minister will urge other nations to join the fight against ocean plastic at a Commonwealth meeting today
Pret launches reusable water bottles in bid to cut plastic waste
Sandwich chain starts trial of plastic bottle deposit return scheme in Brighton stores
Nestlé aims for 100 per cent recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025
Food and drinks multinational wants none of its packaging to end up in landfill or as litter within the next seven years
Waitrose to remove all takeaway disposable coffee cups from stores
Supermarket says it will save more than 52 million cups and over 200 tonnes of plastic waste
Study: Hotels have 'compelling business case' to cut food waste
Research led by the global Champions 12.3 initiative found hotels saved $7 for every $1 invested in measures to reduce food waste
Drop in plastic bags littering British seas linked to introduction of 5p charge
Scientists find an estimated 30 per cent drop in plastic bags on the seabed in the same timeframe as charges were introduced in European countries
Unilever reveals plan for closed loop plastic food-grade packaging
Consumer goods giant announces partnership to pioneer new technology capable of turning PET plastic waste into transparent virgin grade material
The packaging industry is rising to the challenge of plastic pollution
Business support for boosting packaging tax shows firms are taking plastic crisis seriously, argues Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy
Time to tackle data security at the end of life
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
Reports: McDonald's to pilot alternatives to plastic straws
McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable
'It is absolutely vital we act now': Michael Gove to confirm plans for national Deposit Return Scheme
'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme
Is a Deposit Return Scheme really the best way forward?
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
'Businesses are keen': Reports suggest recycling deposit return scheme to be announced within days
Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive
WWF: Plastic waste set to soar 20 per cent by 2030
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 free and carbon neutral: Manchester maps out bold green vision
Manchester Green Summit delivers a raft of new sustainability commitments, as Mayor Andy Burnham underlines commitment to decarbonisation
Survey reveals which Easter eggs use the most packaging
Plastic and cardboard packaging makes up more than a quarter of product weight in some of the UK's best-selling chocolate eggs
Microplastic pollution in oceans is far worse than feared, say scientists
A study reveals highest microplastic pollution levels ever recorded in a river in Manchester, UK and shows that billions of particles flooded into the sea from rivers in the area in just one year
From old bottles to new insulation: Knauf Insulation and Veolia cut ribbon on £10m recycling facility
Companies hope new St Helens facility will provide template for further circular economy initiatives
Hammond on plastic waste: 'I believe passionately that we must do something about it'
Chancellor promises to launch wide-ranging call for evidence on how to tackle scourge of plastic waste
Not in da club: Deltic Group declares 'no straw attached'
One of the UK's leading nightclub operator ditches plastic straws
Government backs wave of litter-busting pilot projects
£125,000 awarded to 14 projects that are set to explore innovative approaches for tackling litter blight
Lidl UK unwraps new plastic waste reduction strategy
Firm becomes latest supermarket to pledge to ensuring all packaging is widely recyclable, reusable, refillable or renewable
