Voluntary action taken by cosmetic companies to tackle the use of microbeads in their products is in ‘disarray’, according to an investigation by environmental activist organisation Greenpeace.

Car manufacturer Ford is partnering with Jose Cuervo to turn tequila waste into new bioplastics to make car parts.

WRAP has set out its achievements in addressing food waste, the fashion industry’s resource efficiency and resource management in its 2015-16 annual review.

Members of the public are being asked to nominate poorly-designed and wasteful products as part of a project to identify and redesign products for a more resource efficient economy.

MPs have launched an inquiry that will determine whether more legislation is needed to counter the effects of food waste.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including plastic recycling at a national football tournament, Resource Efficient Scotland’s profit monsters and used cars raising money for charity.

One million bags of salad thrown away each week in London, a survey has found. Time to turn over a new leaf.

Lack of essential infrastructure is hindering food redistribution efforts, according to a new study.

Sustainability campaign charity Hubbub launched its new Neat Streets website today (6 July), which will act as a sharing platform of global anti-litter campaigns. Here are some of our favourites on the site so far…

A new website aiming to showcase the best anti-litter campaigns from around the world has been launched today to provide councils and businesses with ‘a source of inspiration to fight litter’.