plastic packaging

The share of household waste collected from doorsteps and sent for recycling has barely changed in 15 years, but there are hopes new simpler collection rules could deliver some much needed progress

New report argues legislation to tackle soft plastic is needed, as supermarkets struggle to crack down on 'unnecessary' plastic pollution

Report argues increasing UK's domestic recycling capacity would generate 'substantial' private investment, boost GDP, and create thousands of jobs

UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd to manage flagship scheme to incentivise recycling of single-use plastic and metal drinks containers

New WRAP study reveals how millions of tonnes of fruit and veg is being thrown away each year, despite over half of it still being edible

Waste saving initiative follows successful pilot last year where players were offered Evian water refills on court

Changes expected to slash the food retailer's plastic packaging by almost 700 tonnes a year

Packaging giant replaces plastic with sustainable fibre-based alternatives to reach its own target more than one year ahead of schedule

Supermarket hails move as 'biggest single plastics removal' across its grocery range to date

Enhanced producer responsibility puts a price on the packaging materials a company brings into a state - and they are increasingly popular with policymakers