Waste

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

As Nestle announces new plastics pledges, global chemicals, oil, and plastics giants unite to step up investment in circular economy research and development

Wearers of any brand of soft lens can now have them collected or drop them off at recycling bins

As we enter a time of giving, Louise Gray explores how redistributing Christmas excess to charity - right down to our seasonal sprouts - could help cut food waste

UK consumers set to landfill 103,000 tonnes of plastic packaging over the festive period