recycling

Advice from the experts about the do's and don'ts of a good plastic waste reduction programme

New goal will boost volume of waste sent for recycling and composting

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

Too often initiatives for 'smart cities' skate over the environmental challenges, argues the EIC's Matthew Farrow

Preliminary results from Starbucks trial suggests charging customers extra for takeaway cups is an effective way to change behaviour

Survey on eco-concerns shows older people more worried about plastic waste, while younger people cite global warming as top green challenge

Mike Turner of the Paper Cup Alliance calls on coffee chains to launch a brand blind 'cup amnesty' to get more cups to recycling plants

MEPs vote in favour of legislation that includes 65 per cent recycling target for 2035 and aims to halve food waste by 2030

UNESCO World Heritage Site is replacing plastic bottles, straws and cups with paper and glass alternatives

Food and drinks multinational wants none of its packaging to end up in landfill or as litter within the next seven years