A new study from Viridor reports that public concern over plastic waste is at an all time high, with four out of five of consumers calling for greater clarity about where their household waste ends up.

The Co-op has followed Waitrose with plans to cut single-use plastic bags from its stores in favour of reusable and compostable alternatives.

A new report by Veolia and RECOUP reveals that consumers want to see more recycled content in plastic products – and could be willing to pay extra for it.

The UK Parliament has announced it will be using compostable Vegware products across its estate from October 2018.

For the first time, insects have been found to retain microplastics when transforming from aquatic larvae into flying adults, enabling previously unexposed creatures and environments to become polluted.

Dutch cyclists are using the world’s first bicycle path made of 100 per cent reused plastic, in an attempt to reduce plastic pollution.

Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced plans to replace single-use plastics bags in all its stores with reusable or biodegradable alternatives.

Giles Kirkland examines what the changing automotive industry means for car battery recycling in the UK.

Waste management company SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has released a report detailing 10 fundamental principles for an effective extended producer responsibility regime for the UK.

UK compliance scheme Ecosurety has announced a new deal with plastic waste chemical recycling specialists Recycling Technologies, which it hopes will accelerate the commercial roll-out of an innovative technology to improve the scope and capacity of plastic recycling in the UK.