Cross-brand initiative, Borrow Cup, aims to reduce 388 million annual disposable cups through reusable alternative

Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points

Representatives from 15 countries gather in Mexico to accelerate action on food and plastic waste reduction

Partnership between retailer and Podback will allow customers to return used pods through toYou parcel returns service

The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility administrator will oversee fee setting, collection from obligated producers, and payments to local authorities

New poll for GoUnpackaged of 2,000 UK adults outlines desire for retailers to combat single-use plastics

The Environment Agency seeks feedback on proposed civil sanctions for breaches of pEPR regulations

Defra stakeholder briefing sets out universal food waste separation requirement and streamlined approach to written assessments for exemptions to separately collect paper and card

Harmonised labelling scheme aims to boost packaging recycling, address diverse waste systems and consumer behaviour across member states

Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal