plastic waste

Developer Peel L&P said waste plastic conversion facility planned for England's North West could become blueprint for dozens more facilities able to support UK's net zero ambition

Company says that following 'rigorous testing' it is satisfied it can safely re-introduce reusable cup service across its EMEA branches as coronavirus lockdowns ease

Reusable face masks reduce risk of Covid-19 infection and prevent single-use plastic waste, say green groups

However, industry and government can stem the tide ocean plastic by 80 per cent in the same time frame if they act now, according to scientists

The case for tackling throwaway culture is stronger now than ever, argues Green Alliance's Libby Peake

Three firms are aiming to create open data-sharing application that chemicals and plastics producers can use to inform circular production processes

Demonstration plant to open next year for lab-engineered enzyme researchers claim can break down 90 per cent of PET plastic in 10 hours

Despite heightened public concern about single-use plastics in recent years, UK household recycling rates fell in 2018

Parent company Pennon Group opts to focus on its water businesses, as it announces plans to exit waste and recycling sector