The case for tackling throwaway culture is stronger now than ever, argues Green Alliance's Libby Peake
Government delays implementation of single-use plastic ban until October 2020, citing coronavirus disruption
The London facilities are part of a total of 12 recycling projects across the UK being funded by Starbuck's voluntary 5p charge on single-use coffee cups
The next decade needs to see humans ditch our throwaway culture, argues WRAP's director Peter Maddox
Research highlights poorly thought-through approaches to tackling plastic pollution and failure of government leadership
Takeaway containers will be washed and reused under new trial launching this summer in Oxford and London
Collins Dictionary names 'single-use' the 2018 Word of the Year in recognition of spike in public concern over plastic pollution
Wine and spirits maker ends production of point of sale materials that include virgin plastic or single use plastic
Just Eat to trial option for customers to refuse plastic items, while Deliveroo promises to offer partner restaurants sustainable packaging alternatives