Waste

Defra says new 'simpler' system will tackle complexity and confusion, help boost recycling rates, and prevent 'excessive bins'

Here are our eight steps to set up a sustainable menu at your next conference or corporate event

Retailer serves up 'first fully recyclable coffee cup on the high street' with launch of fully paper and plastic-free fibre cup and lid at 20 sites

Business and government must work together to tackle the UK's huge e-waste problem, writes Hubbub's Alex Robinson

Consultation launched on proposed ban to address plastic pollution in marine environment and reduce the risk of microplastics entering wastewater treatment plants

Almost 400 companies operating UK pubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels have taken steps to measure their carbon emissions

BusinessGreen reports from Hampshire, where the John Lewis Partnership is transforming cow dung into tractor fuel

The growing number of terms used to describe plastics is hurting the drive towards more sustainable materials, write A Plastic Planet's Sian Sutherland and PA Consulting's Beth Murphy

Telecoms giant relaunches tech recycling scheme as new study finds seven-in-10 firms do not know how to properly handle electronic waste

Amount of food redistributed rather than sent to waste rose by around a quarter last year, according to WRAP