plastic bags

Number of single-use plastic bags supplied by supermarkets has fallen 97 per cent since the 2015 introduction of the plastic bag charge tax

Plastic bottles, glass, and cartons should all be recyclable through deposit return schemes across the four UK nations, Environmental Audit Committee argues

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England

Co-op becomes second supermarket to scrap bags for life as campaigners mount ‘Big Bag Ban’ in wake of government's move to delay raising charge on plastic bags

Supermarket announces it will gradually phase out 'bags for life' from all its stores over the coming year

The long-delayed ban on single-use plastic items in England is aimed at stemming the rising tide of plastic waste entering environment and oceans

Defra announces plan to double 5p plastic bag charge and extend levy to all retailers from next year

Supermarket chain to trial paper bags at eight stores which if successful could be rolled out nationwide

Some of America's largest retailers have teamed up to help accelerate efforts to curb plastic bag waste

Government promises to enshrine target to achieve 65 per cent recycling rate by 2035 in UK law as it publishes new Circular Economy Plan