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Slight year-on-year uptick in household recycling welcomed by industry, but green groups highlight 'packaging waste mountain' revealed by latest Defra figures

Environment Secretary Michael Gove says government is exploring possibility of a full ban, just weeks after similar noises from Scottish government

Plastic bottles will not be allowed into Worthy Farm for 2019 festival under new waste plans

ClientEarth's Tatiana Luján warns the EU's current proposals don't go far enough to rid the continent of harmful plastic pollution

Christians urged to give up single-use plastics until Easter to help 'care for God's creation', as numerous MPs back campaign to cut down on waste

Broadcaster announces three point plan to end use of single use plastics across its operations

Plastic straws to be banned at Royal residences, with internal caterers soon only allowed to use China plates, glasses, recyclable paper cups and compostable or biodegradable packaging

First data ever gathered from extremely remote area of the South Indian Ocean has a surprisingly high volume of plastic particles, say scientists

Station operator to trial free drinking facilities at London Charing Cross

Eurostar boss lifts the lid on the firm's new 10-point plan for greener traveling