Legislation is now set to be confirmed by Council of Ministers, ready to take force in 2021
Martin R Stuchtey and Adrien Vincent argue political and corporate action to tackle threats to the world's oceans is gathering momentum
New report from Policy Connect calls for 'bold national plastics plan' to deliver step-change in UK approach to plastics recycling
European Chemicals Agency draft law aims to cut 400,000 tonnes of plastic pollution
Company to encourage shoppers to bring back black plastic and other non-recyclable materials so it can be turned into children's playground equipment
Ice cream giant latest big brand to commit to remove single use plastics from its outlets
Plan Plastic: The Million Pound Challenge will use cash from plastic bag sales to fund innovative plastic-fighting projects
Fast food giant promises global phase-out of single use plastic by 2025,as Hershey becomes latest global brand to announce a science based emissions target
Retailer to undertake three month trial to investigate how a switch to plastic-free and loose produce impacts waste levels
As Nestle announces new plastics pledges, global chemicals, oil, and plastics giants unite to step up investment in circular economy research and development