Waste

General public overwhelmingly back policies to reduce waste, with two thirds claiming they would change habits to end 'throwaway culture'

New report timed to coincide with final few days of Global Plastics Treaty Summit warns that without urgent reforms plastic industry subsidies will soar in the coming years

Defra confirms rules requiring online platforms and marketplaces to contribute to the cost of processing e-waste have come into effect

Joint letter backed by more than 100 signatories calls on Ed Miliband to approve recognition of biomethane as a net zero fuel within the UK ETS

British clean tech firm launches latest fundraising round to support next phase of global growth, including the development of new paper-based paint pots

Green groups urge world leaders to deliver 'meaningful treaty' to end plastic pollution, as they warn crunch Geneva talks are 'not on track'

Sparxell's founder and CEO reflects how the industrial colour sector could eliminate toxic dyes and mined metals and minerals

English bathing water sites far more likely to be rated poor quality than those in the EU, new Best for Britain study claims - however, Defra argues data does not represent 'full picture'

Acrylic from shoe stands transformed into 'completely new display product', saving carbon emissions in the process

Frozen food retailer teams up with Olio and Gander for a new initiative that aims to help millions of UK shoppers cut food waste