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Proposals include new fountains and bottle-refill stations across the capital in parks and public squares

Hotel group pledges to replace around 750,000 plastic straws used annually with paper-based straws in bid to reduce plastic waste

Chancellor declares there is no point building an 'economy fit for the future, unless we ensure our planet has a future', but experts fear Budget could lead to renewables investment hiatus

The new call for evidence on tackling plastic packaging is both welcome and a stark warning for businesses about the pace at which green issues can climb the political agenda

New measures to tackle ocean plastics, roll out autonomous and electric vehicles, and boost R&D all expected in Wednesday's budget

UK nursery group calls time on use of glitter at its centres fearing it is contributing to microplastics crisis in oceans

M&S, PepsiCo and Unilever among 150 organisations calling for ban on oxo-degradable plastics, which are thought to be a major cause of microplastic pollution

Sustainability charity Hubbub launches boat made from 99 per cent recycled plastic waste on Thames in bid to raise awareness of marine plastic pollution

Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy argues we can all help tackle plastic waste, and sustainability executives have a particularly important role to play

Environment Secretary urges interested parties to come forward with proposals for making bottle deposit schemes work in England following success overseas