Interview: author Michiel Roscam Abbing on his ‘atlas’ of ocean plastic pollution
Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution is a beautifully-illustrated book that details the ‘plastic soup’ that is clogging the world’s
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Waste and Recycling
Tesco starts plastic-packaging recycling trial
Tesco has launched a trial programme to collect previously unrecyclable plastics in 10 of its stores. Customers will be able
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How do we ensure the environment doesn’t fall victim to Brexit?
It is widely recognised that the environment has been a big beneficiary of the UK’s membership of the European Union.
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Global action needed to tackle rising tide of e-waste
The world needs to co-operate to counteract the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste), a new collaborative study has concluded.
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‘Natural’ textiles may be worse than microplastic pollution
‘Natural’ textile fibres may be an even bigger environmental threat than microplastic pollution, new research by the University of Nottingham
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John Lewis to sell bag made from 100% recycled plastic bottles
John Lewis and eco-friendly reusable bag company Jutexpo have joined forces with fashion designer Caroline Gardner to produce a new
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Diageo, Unilever, Coca Cola, Nestle pledge to reduce plastic waste in Africa
Major companies including Diageo, Unilever, Coca Cola and Nestle have launched The Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance, which is a new partnership
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Fixing our throwaway fashion culture will take far more than a 1p tax
Clothing in Britain is increasingly characterised by a high volume/low value approach to business. Judging by past precedent, consumers will
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Food banks crucial in cutting global emissions, says report
A report into food banks operating in 57 countries claims they reduce 10.54 billion kg of CO2-eq a year, equivalent
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Creaking UK recycling infrastructure at ‘tipping point’, claims report
UK recycling is at ‘tipping point’, according to a report, which says the country will fall short of its 2035
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TerraCycle launches UK’s first plastic ring-carriers recycling scheme
The plastic multipackaging producer Hi-Cone has partnered with recycling firm Terracycle to launch the UK’s first recycling scheme for plastic
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Plastic bag bans can backfire if consumers just use other plastics instead
Governments are increasingly banning the use of plastic products, such as carryout bags, straws, utensils and microbeads. The goal is to reduce the amount of
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Coventry to resurface roads with plastic pellets
Coventry will resurface more of its roads with recycled plastic pellets and rubber crumbs that have come from old vehicle
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UN urges fashion industry to cut microplastics pollution
The UN has told global fashion retailers they must clean up their act and put a stop to the environmentally
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New campaign looks to eliminate ‘toxic’ paper receipts
A new environmental campaign has been launched to reduce the amount of impact made by waste paper receipts. The Beat
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The major source of ocean plastic pollution you’ve probably never heard of
‘Nurdles’ may sound cute but they pose a huge risk to the marine environment, writes Claire Gwinnett, associate professor in Forensic and Crime
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Synchronised swimmers perform in plastic-littered pool
Two British Synchronised swimmers performed their World Championship routine in a swimming pool full of plastic to highlight the way that
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Could a global plastics ban tackle the scourge of pollution?
We need a global approach to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution and transform recycling, argues Elizabeth Kirk, professor of environmental law
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Why recycling needs to go further to combat climate change
Ahead of Global Recycling Day on March 18, Ranjit Baxi, founding president of the Global Recycling Foundation says tackling climate
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UK’s most iconic rivers and lakes riddled with microplastics, research finds
Microplastic pollution has been found in some of Britain’s most iconic and remote rivers and lakes, new research by Bangor
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