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How global plastic policies could slash virgin plastic production by 30 per cent by 2040

Policy

How global plastic policies could slash virgin plastic production by 30 per cent by 2040

Report highlights 15 policies that could drive major decrease in plastic use around the world - but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty

clock 19 September 2023 • 4 min read
In focus: Unboxing the sustainable packaging innovation drive

Recycling

In focus: Unboxing the sustainable packaging innovation drive

Consumer and regulatory pressure means all eyes are on businesses to deliver on their sustainable packaging goals - but can innovative solutions really deliver promised environmental gains?

clock 14 September 2023 • 27 min read
UK's Plastic Packaging Tax rakes in £276m for Treasury during first year

Taxation

UK's Plastic Packaging Tax rakes in £276m for Treasury during first year

First official data on impact of the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) finds 40 per cent of plastic manufactured in or imported to UK last year was exempt from the tax

clock 17 August 2023 • 3 min read
Life in plastic, not so fantastic?: Barbie maker Mattel pranked by climate activists

Recycling

Life in plastic, not so fantastic?: Barbie maker Mattel pranked by climate activists

Toymaker's plastic commitments under fire, after activists launch spoof campaign falsely claiming the firm is planning to go plastic-free

clock 01 August 2023 • 3 min read
Absolut trials paper-based bottles at clutch of Tesco stores

Recycling

Absolut trials paper-based bottles at clutch of Tesco stores

Global vodka brand launches three-month trial of the first commercially available paper spirits bottles

clock 05 June 2023 • 3 min read
'More important than ever': UK joins over 50 nations in calling for ambitious UN plastic pollution treaty

Policy

'More important than ever': UK joins over 50 nations in calling for ambitious UN plastic pollution treaty

French President Emmanuel Macron and UNEP chief Inger Andersen also call on companies to reduce plastic use and invest in circular business models

clock 30 May 2023 • 5 min read
How a global treaty could solve the plastic waste crisis

Waste

How a global treaty could solve the plastic waste crisis

Can plastics achieve par with climate and biodiversity as critical issues worthy of a global treaty? We're about to find out

clock 26 May 2023 • 11 min read
Simon Mellin: 'It's overwhelming to tackle sustainability holistically'

Recycling

Simon Mellin: 'It's overwhelming to tackle sustainability holistically'

Simon Mellin, CEO and founder of Modern Milkman, explores the need for more focus on 'return and reuse', why the EV transition is stalling for SMEs, and his pledge to prevent the creation of 30 million plastic bottles by 2024

clock 26 May 2023 • 5 min read
'Companies must set their sights higher': Investors sound alarm over weak corporate plastic pollution policies

Policy

'Companies must set their sights higher': Investors sound alarm over weak corporate plastic pollution policies

185 major investors warn they expect companies to deliver 'real and scalable' changes to tackle worsening plastic pollution

clock 04 May 2023 • 2 min read
'Green bricks': Lego Group builds out plans to develop non-fossil fuel based plastics by 2024

'Green bricks': Lego Group builds out plans to develop non-fossil fuel based plastics by 2024

Danish toy manufacturer announces new partnerships to accelerate the development of plastics made using e-methanol 

clock 21 April 2023 • 2 min read
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UK commits £160m in climate finance to developing nations amid domestic net zero policy rollback

22 September 2023 • 5 min read
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