single-use plastics

Supermarket announces latest step in its drive to ensure all product packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025

Firm plans to begin rolling out 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles for select Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and Dasani water brands in coming months

Two competitions launched by the government agency are geared at supporting firms that can help the the UK meet its 2025 Plastics Pact targets

Supermarket ranked top in a Greenpeace report evaluating progress made by UK supermarkets in slashing plastic use

More than 150 retailers, manufactures and brands collectively reduced tonnage of single-use plastic packaging sold by 30 per cent

Campaign estimates 122 billion plastic sachets containing free samples of perfumes, skincare, and other products are produced each year

The long-delayed ban on single-use plastic items in England is aimed at stemming the rising tide of plastic waste entering environment and oceans

Iceland managing director Richard Walker calls on government to make plastic packaging tonnage disclosure mandatory in order to tackle plastic pollution crisis

Top brands and retail giants come together with a pledge to redouble efforts to curb plastic waste

Reusable face masks reduce risk of Covid-19 infection and prevent single-use plastic waste, say green groups