Cross-brand initiative, Borrow Cup, aims to reduce 388 million annual disposable cups through reusable alternative

Government announces plan to address longstanding disparity in WEEE regulations between traditional retailers and online marketplaces

Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal

Retailer set to transition own-brand product range to fully recyclable paper packaging as part of the brand’s 4R recycling strategy.

Valpak report says waste sector should prepare collection systems for 3.2 billion disposable cups used annually

Industry-backed coffee pod recycling initiative offers insights on how to tackle a niche waste stream

Food and drink manufacturing sector to aim for net zero emissions, nature restoration, sustainable commodities, food waste reduction, and packaging recycling system

RECOUP calls for urgent reforms to Plastic Packaging Tax enforcement

Mary Creagh's decision maintains previous Conservative Government policy, which campaigners argue ignores environmental and recycling quality issues

WRAP data shows 15 per cent increase, enough to provide 456 million meals