Waste

Prime Minister will urge other nations to join the fight against ocean plastic at a Commonwealth meeting today

Sandwich chain starts trial of plastic bottle deposit return scheme in Brighton stores

Food and drinks multinational wants none of its packaging to end up in landfill or as litter within the next seven years

Supermarket says it will save more than 52 million cups and over 200 tonnes of plastic waste

Research led by the global Champions 12.3 initiative found hotels saved $7 for every $1 invested in measures to reduce food waste

Scientists find an estimated 30 per cent drop in plastic bags on the seabed in the same timeframe as charges were introduced in European countries

Consumer goods giant announces partnership to pioneer new technology capable of turning PET plastic waste into transparent virgin grade material

Business support for boosting packaging tax shows firms are taking plastic crisis seriously, argues Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy

We need to foster a culture of data husbandry and security if we are to maintain consumer trust in the reuse and recycling of electronics

McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable