Pizza Hut has swapped plastic straws for paper straws, but as head of supply chain Steve Packer explains, it was far from a straight forward decision
A Plastic Planet launches 'Mobe-Aisle' lorry trailer selling food and drink products free from plastic packaging
Defra's planned controls on plastic straws and wood burning stove attract the ire of Truss, herself a former environment secretary
Production and disposal of paper bags has greater climate impact than plastic, says Environment Agency
Plastic policy guide from UK waste sector groups highlights complexity of issue, but argues recycling plastics rather than eradicating their use can bring multiple benefits
Wine and spirits maker ends production of point of sale materials that include virgin plastic or single use plastic
Brussels proposes ban on plastic straws and cutlery and calls out Brexiter Michael Gove
New reCUP made with replacement for plastic lining called 'EarthCoating', which uses 48 per cent less plastic
Tom Chivers wonders if a combination of dubious maths and R&D breakthroughs could counter the most apocalyptic plastic waste predictions
Iceland, Ekoplaza, and teapigs amongst early adopters of new product label