Waste

Mars, Unilever, Pepsi Co and Nestle among those backing £1m Flexible Plastic Fund

New research hub based at the University of Exeter aims to co-ordinate national research efforts to advance the development of circular economy business models

Canadian firm reveals how it is striving to close the loop for old outdoor wear

Waste and recycling firm plans to invest in carbon capture technology at its waste-to-energy facilities in the UK

Reports suggests Turkish government will follow in the steps on China and impose a moratorium on imports of British plastic waste

Waste-busting network of community fridges to expand following £500,000 funding boost from the Co-op

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