Waste

Multinational launches latest initiative to tackle single-use plastic consumption

FoodMaven argues logistics lie at the core of tackling the food waste challenge

Hubbub's Trewin Restorick

Food retailer to offer 'extra-strong' paper bags for 15p each at Hackney store, while stores elsewhere will offer both plastic and paper options

Government's late flurry of report publications continues, as Defra releases a tranche of consultation responses firming up its plans for imminent Environment Bill

Work starts on first wave of 100 fountains to be installed in drive to cut single-use plastics

FareShare fund aimed at helping offset costs for firms seeking to redistribute edible surplus food to charities and communities

Ecosurety CEO James Piper urges businesses to be aware that eliminating plastic packaging altogether may not always be the most sustainable solution

Hallmark is working with Cumbria-based papermaker James Cropper to create a new recycled collection

A Deposit Return Scheme enabling the take back of used bottles and drinks cans could deliver a huge economic boost, CPRE claims