Zero Waste

Recycling minister predicts rate will rise further, but warns against complacency

Retailer wants to avoid 350 million clothes being thrown away by encouraging customers to hand in unwanted garments when buying new items

2030 legacy vision includes plans to cut waste and emissions from the area due to be transformed after 2012 games

Space agency begins search for "game changing" ideas to tackle extraterrestrial and earth-bound waste

Customers will receive £10 gift voucher for returning unwanted old shoes between now and 8 April

New London trial promises reward points for those who walk or cycle

In-depth study reveals suppliers responsible for large chunk of hospitality giant’s environmental impact

New figures show homes and businesses recycled 49 per cent of their waste last summer

Environment minister calls for recycling boost for country that already has highest rates in UK

Janez Potočnik, European Union commissoner for green affairs, says unless habits change scarcity could see prices spike