Waste
Boost demand for recycled plastics to tackle waste scourge, industry urges
Plastic policy guide from UK waste sector groups highlights complexity of issue, but argues recycling plastics rather than eradicating their use can bring multiple benefits
It's time to embrace the plastic-free office
AECOM's Robert Spencer offers some handy tips on clearing on plastic clutter from the office environment
TechUK: Could VAT cuts boost tech repair and re-use?
New report calls on government to use upcoming Waste and Resources Strategy to tackle eWaste and incentivise circular economy models
Beyond energy: Transforming waste in high quality chemicals and fuels
Energy Industries Council's Richard Vale thinks change is coming for the energy from waste sector
Burger giants back away from plastic straws
Burger King and Canadian burger outfit A&W Canada both announce straw ban to mark World Oceans Day
Pernod Ricard bans single use plastics from UK product line
Wine and spirits maker ends production of point of sale materials that include virgin plastic or single use plastic
An a-peeling idea: Waste firms team up to recycle citrus peel
Renewi and PeelPioneers announce partnership to turn citrus peel into high value essential oils and animal feed
Pret takes reusable bottle and water station push nationwide
Company says that following successful trial it is to offer reusable bottles in 370 of its stores across the country
Toxic textiles: Are people aware of microfibre risks?
New #whatsinmywash campaign aims to raise awareness of threat microfibres can pose to marine habitats and human health
Indian state promises single-use plastic ban from 2019
Tamil Nadu, home to almost 68 million people, announces single-use plastic ban for World Environment Day
Global action on plastic surges, but is change coming fast enough?
UN dedicates World Environment Day to global plastic fight, as environment chief Erik Solheim warns of a 'plastic calamity'
Network Rail signals coffee cup recycling goal
Station operator vows to ban plastic cups and introduce coffee cup recycling schemes by 2020
Locavore: Scotland cuts ribbon on packaging-slashing supermarket
Zero Waste Scotland backed Locavore store to pioneer use of reusable, plastic-free packaging
Starbucks brews up greener gardens coffee waste reduction plan
Coffee chain teams up with The Allotments & Gardens Council UK to find a new home for used coffee grounds
Rudyard Kipling can help us all achieve a plastic-free tomorrow
Take a leaf from Kipling's book and remember to ask the right questions about new plastic-free products, argues Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy
ONS: Environmental Goods and Services Sector growing nearly four times faster than wider economy
Official figures confirm sector grew nearly eight per cent in 2015, as industry contributed £63bn to UK economy
Howzat! Lords knocks plastic bottles for six
Lords Cricket Ground has swapped plastic bottles for canned water for this season's Test Matches
Smurfit Kappa hits carbon emissions goal three years early
Packaging giant confirms it has cut emissions more than a quarter against 2005 levels
World's first 'plastic free' label unveiled
Iceland, Ekoplaza, and teapigs amongst early adopters of new product label
Are we really on track to end up with more plastic in the ocean than fish?
Tom Chivers wonders if a combination of dubious maths and R&D breakthroughs could counter the most apocalyptic plastic waste predictions
Legislators' 'latte levy': Houses of Parliament launches plastics crack down
Parliamentary estate announces plan to ban plastic bottles and trial 25p levy on disposable cups
P&G: Colder washes can save clothes and slash emissions
'Long Live Fashion Formula' to promote how a lower impact laundry regime can save millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
GovTech: £20m innovation competition launched to tackle waste and congestion
Government kicks off first round of funding competition designed to help tackle social challenges
Every little helps: Tesco slashes emissions 13 per cent in one year
Supermarket giant reports solid progress against emissions goals, but there is less encouraging news on food waste
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