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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

Research highlights poorly thought-through approaches to tackling plastic pollution and failure of government leadership

Boots to start offering customers their medicines in 100 per cent compostable bags made using potato starch

Pilot will see plastic bags and bubble wrap removed in store, as well as offering 'eco-deliveries' and take-back schemes for clothes hangers

Supermarket is first in the UK to introduce reusable polyester bags for loose fruit and vegetables in a bid to cut down on single-use plastic

Refillables concept will be tested in stores in Cheltenham, Abingdon, and Wallingford this year

The average person in England now buys just 10 single-use plastic bags a year, compared to 140 in 2014

Food retailer to offer 'extra-strong' paper bags for 15p each at Hackney store, while stores elsewhere will offer both plastic and paper options