Scientists find an estimated 30 per cent drop in plastic bags on the seabed in the same timeframe as charges were introduced in European countries
McDonald's boss tells Sky News fast food giant is to launch plastic straw crackdown, as it explores how to make cup lids recyclable
'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme
Deposit Return Schemes can boost recycling rates, but Hubbub's Trewin Restorick warns the government will have to be wary of unintended consequences if it backs the approach
Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive
New study predicts that despite pledges to tackle plastic waste, UK is still on track to throwaway a third more coffee cups by 2030
Researchers find levels of plastic fibres in popular bottled water brands could be twice as high as those found in tap water
All the reaction to the Chancellor's unveiling of a wide-ranging new call for evidence on how to tackle plastic waste
Wide-ranging call for evidence on how to crack down on plastic waste accompanied by new plans to incentivise white van drivers to switch to cleaner models