John Lewis & Partners have launched their new month-long recycling trial, BeautyCycle.
The new initiative will enable members of the “My John Lewis” loyalty programme to recycle beauty and…
The international tennis tournament has partnered with Evian to provide all visitors buying water with 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles.
Danone UK, the parent company of Evian, are providing…
In the aftermath of WRAP’s new progress report, UK Plastics Pact signatories have committed to eliminate eight “problem plastics” by 2020.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has…
Festival organisers have already started banning plastic bottles and diesel generators. Although this is positive, there is more to being sustainable.
Shambala, organized by eco-enthusiast Chris…
Boots has announced a switch to brown paper bags in a bid to cut plastic pollution.
Boots has become the first national pharmacy, health and beauty retailer in the UK to ban plastic bags in all of…
Coca Cola Great Britain has launched their first 100 per cent recycled bottle across their Glaceau Smartwater Range.
In a move welcomed by DEFRA, the third largest on-the-go bottled water brand in…
Makeup and personal care companies produce a huge amount of packaging – much of which cannot be recycled. But companies such as Lush and Garnier are trying to do better.
A new report has found that plastic pollution is having a detrimental effect on human health.
The report, a joint collaboration between Flora and Fauna and Tearfund, found that one person is dying…
Football can bring joy or frustration to supporters… but also a lot of waste. UK football teams have decided to introduce reusable cups in stadiums, as part of a joint initiative by the Premier…
Adidas has launched a new 100 per cent recyclable shoe aimed at unlocking a circular future for the sports industry.
The FUTURECRAFT.LOOP line is aimed at tackling the problem of plastic waste. The…
From recycling to up-cycling, entrepreneurial women lead the fight to reduce waste in Nigeria's densely populated city.
Lagos, Nigeria - For Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, the inspiration came early.
As…
Wecyclers, a Nigerian start-up has won the 2018-2019 King Baudouin African Development Prize worth 200,000 Euros. Wecyclers works with low income households to recycle their trash and give the Lagos…
After numerous complaints, Walkers has announced that in the 3 months since they launched the initiative they have recycled over 500,000 crisp packets.
Last year, Walkers received thousands of…
The European Union decided to ban plastic consumer items including plates, cutlery and straws as of 2021 to help clean up oceans.
The prohibition on single-use plastics approved by the European…
Spain’s second largest area just released its Zero Waste strategy plan with clear objectives for 2025.
With 4.5 million inhabitants and a current 30% separate collection rate, it seems that…
A new report has found that implementing a 1p tax on clothing items could reduce the fast fashion movement across the UK.
The report, commissioned by the Environmental Audit Committee, recommends…
The UK Government has launched a number of consultations to target the growing plastic pollution problem.
The Government has launched its consultation on introducing a world-leading tax on plastic…
A new report by Policy Connect has found that urgent action needs to be taken by the Government to reduce the growing plastic pollution in the UK.
Between 2010 and 2017 the UK exported 4.15 million…
It’s the early 1960s. Girls are fainting over the Beatles, Sean Connery is James Bond and a revolutionary trend is sweeping the United States: Plastic.
Plastic is about to have its breakthrough…