A survey carried out by Community Interest Company Everyday Plastic has revealed that household plastic use has increased during lockdown.

In a blog post made this week, Microsoft’s president Brad Smith outlined the company’s pledges to achieve new zero waste goals by 2030.

Recycling company First Mile has acquired local waste collector Giraffe Recycling.

A YouGov study has found that the public is more conscious of its plastic footprint and is turning away from single-use water bottles amidst concerns over the rise in single-use plastics during the pandemic.

The latest ADEPT survey finds most waste collection services are now returning to normal after Covid-19.

A new study by think-tanks Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ estimates that plastic pollution in the ocean could triple by 2040.

The EU is set to introduce a plastics tax from 1 January 2021, raising concerns among European plastics converters.

Italian bioplastics company Novamont has received B Corp Certification, part of a global movement which aims to put more emphasis on social and environmental responsibility in business.

PRN Q2 figures released by the Environment Agency show that the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rates continue to rise

Terracycle’s online store announces a partnership with supermarket chain to trial service providing groceries in refillable, returnable packaging.