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But 'latte levy' proposals are rejected and Budget speech ignores clean energy and climate action

New global commitment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution at source signed by global governments and 250 organisations

Europe-wide ban could be in place on certain items by 2021 - but is the war on plastics a distraction from the climate fight?

A flurry of stories this week have exposed the chaos at the heart of the UK's plastics recycling system, presenting major risks for businesses

Ban could be in place in just 12 months - but is it a win-win for the environment and businesses?

In latest Green GB Week announcements, Ministers confirm 11 plastic waste tackling technologies are to share £4m of funding

Leeds car park to offer trial discounts for customers who hand in plastic bottles for recycling

Global initiative aims to help countries tackle plastic pollution by changing design, production and disposal habits around the world

Survey by recycler Viridor suggests many are worried about impact of plastic waste on environment, but are confused about how to recycle

Government reveals consultation later this year will include proposal to double current 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags