Waste

Electronic waste hazardous due to toxic parts was tracked to developing countries

European Chemicals Agency draft law aims to cut 400,000 tonnes of plastic pollution

Company to encourage shoppers to bring back black plastic and other non-recyclable materials so it can be turned into children's playground equipment

Ice cream giant latest big brand to commit to remove single use plastics from its outlets

The new global initiative from some of the world's biggest brands could finally help make the circular economy a reality at scale

Global electronics industry needs to press reset button to curb world's e-waste mountain, UN argues

Major new report argues circular economy strategies could 'tip balance in battle against dangerous climate change'

European NGO says firms are likely to be at centre of global boom in plastic production

Britain needs to start thinking hard about what to do with its waste, argues Libby Peake from the Green Alliance

Retailer to undertake three month trial to investigate how a switch to plastic-free and loose produce impacts waste levels