Bioeconomy experts will investigate how to speed up the development and adoption of bio-based plastics and chemicals, in bid to reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil resources.

New report says 'consumers aren't aware' of impact of online shopping caused by sending back purchases

MRF robotics company Glacier has raised $7.7m in funding from Amazon and other investors to refine AI-enabled sorting technology able to identify ‘novel packaging materials’.

The European Council and Parliament provisionally have agreed to update rules for recycling and reuse of packaging.

Partnership implements artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to improve transparency of the recycling process

71 per cent of people believe supermarkets and retailers use too much packaging, says research from YouGov for the Local Government Association

Raw materials from nearly 5 billion disposable paper cups are being wasted each year, equating to 1370 tonnes of paper fibre.

Customers can receive 150 Boots points for every 15 empty blister packs deposited through new in-store collection bins

Supermarket chain claims the move will save 330 tonnes of cardboard waste per year

The trial reported a five-fold increase in consumers disposing of compostable packaging in their food waste bins.