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

'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme

Deposit Return Schemes can boost recycling rates, but Hubbub's Trewin Restorick warns the government will have to be wary of unintended consequences if it backs the approach

Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive

New study predicts that despite pledges to tackle plastic waste, UK is still on track to throwaway a third more coffee cups by 2030