Waste

Curtailing the unnecessary use of plastic is crucial, but sweeping policies in this area have the potential to be counterproductive and damaging, writes Professor Umit Bititci

Petrochemical firms such as ExxonMobil and Dow responsible for half of global single-use plastic waste, research finds

Maker of Signal, Pepsodent, and Closeup announces plan to switch to recyclable packaging by 2025

Major investigation from green group highlights how plastic produced by major UK retailers is being illegaly dumped and burned across Turkey

Guide will help restaurants save money and curb their emissions as they open next week after months-long hiatus, according to partners

Plastic will be extracted from tens of thousands of used fridges every year for use in ventilation fans, company said

UK’s biggest supermarket announces policy as it faces criticism for plan announced earlier this month to link supply chain finance to suppliers’ sustainability progress

Tie-up comes just a week after Ikea announced it will be buying back used furniture and selling it on Gumtree

Proposals unveiled by Defra aim to improve consistency and frequency of recycling in England

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England