Waste

Music festival will no longer sell single-use plastic water bottles in bid to cut waste

Staff at Amsterdam store were routinely told to destroy damaged clothing rather than discount or donate it, former employees claim

Reports of wasteful practices at the brand's Amsterdam store shine a light on some of the sustainability challenges faced by the global fashion system

Demand for biodegradable plastics may be soaring, but as Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy argues they are far from being a quick fix for the plastic waste challenge

As fresh statistics confirm UK remains well short of recycling targets, latest flurry of consultations aims to flesh out plans to overhaul UK waste and recycling regime

New research suggests restaurants can save £7 for every £1 invested in cutting food 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