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In its first sustainability report the world's largest sugar producer promises all its plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable, bio-degradable or compostable by 2030

The breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis

Food and drinks multinational wants none of its packaging to end up in landfill or as litter within the next seven years

Media giant's Sky Ocean Ventures impact investment vehicle also seeking to leverage £100m funding from other businesses to support plastic reduction innovations

Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive

CISL's Eliot Whittington explains why collaboration may be key to solving the plastic problem

Manchester Green Summit delivers a raft of new sustainability commitments, as Mayor Andy Burnham underlines commitment to decarbonisation

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

Chancellor promises to launch wide-ranging call for evidence on how to tackle scourge of plastic waste