single-use plastics

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups, food, and beverage containers set for ban in latest government proposals, but campaigners urge Ministers to further strengthen recycling and re-use policies

New legislation will see plastic forks, knives and spoons phased out as part of latest effort to crack down on plastic waste

New paper band will see 45 million single-use plastic bags removed from stores each year

Petrochemical firms such as ExxonMobil and Dow responsible for half of global single-use plastic waste, research finds

As economies emerge from Covid-19, it is crucial governments set their sights on rapid action to curb plastic pollution worldwide, a new UNEP and WRI report implores

Supermarket to halve single use plastics in its Easter eggs and confectionary, as Riverford ditches plastic bags in its delivery boxes

Supermarket announces latest step in its drive to ensure all product packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025

Firm plans to begin rolling out 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles for select Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and Dasani water brands in coming months

Two competitions launched by the government agency are geared at supporting firms that can help the the UK meet its 2025 Plastics Pact targets

Supermarket ranked top in a Greenpeace report evaluating progress made by UK supermarkets in slashing plastic use