Retail

Environment minister Richard Benyon promised the government would make a decision in 2012 on a bag charge in England

Company aims to slash water use and carbon emissions by one third and increase sales from green products

Coffee shops in North America launch new promotion to encourage customers to bring their own tumblers

Items such as turkey foil, Christmas cards and batteries can be recycled at stores across the country

New report from Co-operative Group confirms ethical consumer market edged upwards in 2011 despite tough economic climate

The frozen food company's chief sustainability officer reveals his commitment to voting with his fork

Chain saves £50m a year in energy bills but other stores fear for sales if produce is shut away

Danish biotech firm Novozymes says replacing detergent chemicals with enzymes cuts toxicity and energy use while boosting profits

Independent experts tell PUMA to write a manual helping other businesses to adopt its EP&L

After intense campaigning from Greenpeace, the supermarket has suspended plans to open more shops in petrol stations