plastic

Production and disposal of paper bags has greater climate impact than plastic, says Environment Agency

Plastic policy guide from UK waste sector groups highlights complexity of issue, but argues recycling plastics rather than eradicating their use can bring multiple benefits

Wine and spirits maker ends production of point of sale materials that include virgin plastic or single use plastic

Brussels proposes ban on plastic straws and cutlery and calls out Brexiter Michael Gove

New reCUP made with replacement for plastic lining called 'EarthCoating', which uses 48 per cent less plastic

Tom Chivers wonders if a combination of dubious maths and R&D breakthroughs could counter the most apocalyptic plastic waste predictions

Iceland, Ekoplaza, and teapigs amongst early adopters of new product label

Parliamentary estate announces plan to ban plastic bottles and trial 25p levy on disposable cups

Unilever and Waitrose amongst corporate names supporting new Marine Plastics Research and Innovation Framework

As the war on plastic cranks up, companies must carefully navigate a number of complex challenges and pitfalls, argues Hubbub co-founder Trewin Restorick