CARBIOS technology uses enzymes to break down polyester to be reformed into new clothing

Latest figures from SEPA also show household recycling rates marginally improved to 43.5 per cent, with rates yet to return to pre-pandemic levels

Food and drink manufacturing sector to aim for net zero emissions, nature restoration, sustainable commodities, food waste reduction, and packaging recycling system

RECOUP calls for urgent reforms to Plastic Packaging Tax enforcement

The guide offers expert advice for businesses investing in shredding technology or upgrading outdated systems

New research by DS Smith across European food retailers finds that the UK is the country most reliant on plastic packaging

With almost half of all UK household waste currently burned, waste industry challenges the BBC's new research revealing incineration produces same CO2 per unit of energy as coal

Dimitra Rappou, CPI's Executive Director of Sustainable Products calls for focus on recyclate quality in Simpler Recycling proposals

Mary Creagh's decision maintains previous Conservative Government policy, which campaigners argue ignores environmental and recycling quality issues

WRAP data shows 15 per cent increase, enough to provide 456 million meals