A new Hubbub initiative in Leeds hopes to encourage university students to donate to charity at the same time as recycling their drinks bottles, cans and coffee cups.

Toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and more could now be recycled in the UK after Colgate has announced a new programme in partnership with TerraCycle.

A tax will be placed on the manufacture and import of plastic packaging containing less than 30 per cent recycled plastic, the Treasury’s Autumn Statement has revealed, though a coffee cup levy will not be introduced.

The On-Pack Recycling Label scheme is continuing its rapid expansion as INCPEN joins its guarantors.

Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.

On World Food Day (16 October) we take a look at some of the tech companies making it easier for individuals and businesses to reduce their food waste.

A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.

Tesco will be scrapping ‘best before’ dates from more than 100 lines of fruit and veg in a attempt to help customers reduce their food waste.

As part of an EAC inquiry, fashion bosses will be asked to reveal the steps they are taking to improve the sustainability of their operations and reduce the environmental impact of the clothes that they sell.

The Environment Secretary has announced a new scheme with businesses and charities to increase the amount of edible surplus food being redistributed to those in need.