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10 07 2019 | 08:42

John Lewis launches a new BeautyCycle recycling programme

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…

08 07 2019 | 17:26

Wimbledon goes green, serving 100% recyclable bottles.

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…

01 07 2019 | 09:54

UK businesses commit to remove eight “problem plastics” by 2020.

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…

01 07 2019 | 09:54

Festival organisers present their efforts towards going green.

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…

28 06 2019 | 08:07

Boots switches to brown paper bags to cut plastic pollution.

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…

24 06 2019 | 07:18

Coca Cola GB launches first 100% recycled bottles.

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…

17 06 2019 | 10:45

How green is your lipstick: beauty brands and the fight against plastic waste.

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.

16 05 2019 | 10:17

Sir David Attenborough: "Plastic killing up to one million people a year". Read the report.

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…

30 04 2019 | 10:47

British football clubs want to lead the way in reducing single-use plastics.

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…

30 04 2019 | 09:44

Adidas reveals new 100% recyclable footwear.

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…

21 04 2019 | 13:31

The women trying to solve Lagos' waste problem.

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…

15 04 2019 | 07:30

Nigerian recycling initiative, Wecyclers wins African Development prize.

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…

11 04 2019 | 08:27

500,000 empty crisp packets returned to Walkers for recycling scheme.

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…

29 03 2019 | 17:39

Plastic Plates, Cutlery, Cups to Be Banned in Europe as of 2021.

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…

14 03 2019 | 15:52

Barcelona’s Metropolitan Area commits to a Zero Waste plan.

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…

20 02 2019 | 12:17

MPs call for an end to fast fashion with 1p tax

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…

19 02 2019 | 11:17

UK Government announces new plans to transform waste sysetm

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…

18 02 2019 | 08:39

Plastic pollution: One town smothered by 17,000 tonnes of rubbish

Plastic pollution: One town smothered by 17,000 tonnes of rubbish  

14 02 2019 | 14:39

UK must aim for net zero plastic waste exports by 2030, finds report

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…

29 01 2019 | 09:58

How to solve the world's plastics problem: Bring back the milk man

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…