Recycling

Andrew Morlet, former chief executive at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, appointed as chair of new group

UK produces 30 per cent more waste during festive period compared to the rest of the year, new studies find

Auto giant's sustainable industrial operations director discusses the role of reuse and repair, as the company advances plans to 'radically change' the way it makes cars

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

Tyre plant processing 100,000 tonnes of waste per year expected to drive more than £120m investment into the West of Scotland

Defra says changes to e-waste rules will ensure online suppliers pay 'fair share' towards costs of collection and recycling

Drinks giant announces 'evolved voluntary environmental goals', as campaigners warn move is 'short-sighted, irresponsible, and worthy of widespread condemnation'

Future Fibres Network Plus awards funding for eight new projects that aim to curb the environmental impact of the clothing and textiles industries

Attempts to deliver new global plastics treaty blocked by small group of petrostates, forcing negotiations to be extended into next year

Councils will be required to collect four separate waste and recycling streams from homes and businesses under policy changes unveiled today