plastic packaging

Plastic bottles and drink cans to be covered by new cash incentive scheme that aims to boost flat-lining recycling rates - but glass bottles are controversially excluded from the scheme in England

Collaboration between international NGOs aims to promote vision for a global circular economy and step up calls for a Global Plastics Treaty

New ban on single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and some types of polystyrene cups and food containers to come into effect from October 

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics

Food delivery giant builds on partnership with CLUBZERØ to offer business customers reusable packaging

Supermarket reveals switch to double length toilet rolls to slash plastic and cardboard waste

New Plastics Economy progress report from Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns increasing use of recycled plastic is being undermined by lack of investment in supporting infrastructure

New aluminium packaging means pods are now fully recyclable and will help to save over 10 million pieces of plastic each year

Paper made of daisies, straw, grass, and cocoa shells are being trialled by DS Smith, as the company looks to curb the environmental impact of packaging

Magical Mushroom Company says it will use investment to open new plant in Nottingham