Waste

Tearfund estimates that the open burning of companies’ plastic products in six focus countries spews roughly 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year.

With school closures and companies mandating employees to work from home, the facilities management company's food waste reduction efforts have even more relevance

Joint statement urges households where someone is feeling ill to double-bag recycling and put it in general waste

Top law firm highlights how overall number of investigations into businesses suspected of environmental infractions has increased 12 per cent since 2018

New funding from Defra's Resource Action Fund to help organisations tackle the UK's textile waste mountain

Despite heightened public concern about single-use plastics in recent years, UK household recycling rates fell in 2018

Parent company Pennon Group opts to focus on its water businesses, as it announces plans to exit waste and recycling sector

Waste advisors have stepped up efforts to slash food wasted on farms through new guidance launched for growers

Fast-food giant announces the replacement of plastic in its Happy Meal toys, following growing pressure from campaigners

Supermarket claims engaging with its suppliers and customers has been key to reducing plastic from own-brand products