Burger King and Canadian burger outfit A&W Canada both announce straw ban to mark World Oceans Day
American Express will launch its new credit card, made using recovered ocean plastic, to the public in the next 12 months
Company says that following successful trial it is to offer reusable bottles in 370 of its stores across the country
New #whatsinmywash campaign aims to raise awareness of threat microfibres can pose to marine habitats and human health
Tamil Nadu, home to almost 68 million people, announces single-use plastic ban for World Environment Day
UN dedicates World Environment Day to global plastic fight, as environment chief Erik Solheim warns of a 'plastic calamity'
Advice from the experts about the do's and don'ts of a good plastic waste reduction programme
Firms are under pressure to tackle the scourge of plastic waste, but are their new strategies credible and could they prove counterproductive?
Brussels proposes ban on plastic straws and cutlery and calls out Brexiter Michael Gove
Take a leaf from Kipling's book and remember to ask the right questions about new plastic-free products, argues Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy