marine plastic

Researchers find levels of plastic fibres in popular bottled water brands could be twice as high as those found in tap water

A study reveals highest microplastic pollution levels ever recorded in a river in Manchester, UK and shows that billions of particles flooded into the sea from rivers in the area in just one year

Chancellor promises to launch wide-ranging call for evidence on how to tackle scourge of plastic waste

One of the UK's leading nightclub operator ditches plastic straws

£125,000 awarded to 14 projects that are set to explore innovative approaches for tackling litter blight

Supermarket promises to make all own-brand plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022 and debuts new bags made from its own 'back of store' waste

Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza first to host plastic-free aisle, where food is wrapped in biodegradeable plastic and packaging is made from metal, glass, and cardboard

Foreign and Commonwealth Office set to eliminate avoidable single-use plastics from its global operations by 2020

Chair of Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh writes to Chancellor Philip Hammond to ask where is the government's promised call for evidence on proposed plastic tax?

Plastic bottles will not be allowed into Worthy Farm for 2019 festival under new waste plans