Circular Economy

HM Treasury says consultation on taxing plastic waste received highest ever response rate from businesses and the public, with strong support for measures to cut demand for takeaway containers

Sportswear brand follows Stella McCartney and Nike into sustainable trainer sector with sneakers boasting a bioplastic sole

Dutch engineers and oil giant Total unveil lightweight, two-seater electric car made without any plastic or metal which they claim is 100 per cent recyclable

With the short primer you, too, can confidently tackle plastic-related jargon

Coffee giant reveals London trial more than doubled use of reusable cups

Online fashion retailer will train its core design team in techniques to cut waste from the fashion industry

Paul Taylor of FCC Environment argues Brexit offers a once-in-a-decade opportunity to reinvigorate UK waste and resources policy

Inquiry will explore the carbon impact, resource use and water footprint of growing throwaway 'fast fashion' sector

New €1.29m programme to back five innovative projects designed to tackle textile waste

The EIC's Matthew Farrow has some advice for the government