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Under the partnership, Lego will receive support to better embed the Foundation’s three circular economy principles – designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and…

Recycling rates for household waste are significantly lower in the most deprived areas of England, a Guardian analysis has found. A breakdown of data from…

The 5p charge on plastic bags is being ramped up to 10p and will be extended to all retailers in England from April next year,…

Cleaning floating plastic from the sea is a “lost cause” and trying to remove it can actually do more harm than good, new research suggests….

A new report issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency shows that at least half of California’s landfill-bound food waste could be processed at the…

Glacial lakes have grown rapidly around the world in recent decades, according to satellite images that reveal the impact of increased meltwater draining off retreating…

According to a new report, an estimated $3.4 trillion will be invested in renewable energy during the next decade, including $2.72 trillion in wind and…

The report notes that since 2018, when China introduced import restrictions on plastic waste, there has been a “considerable increase” in illegal waste shipments from…

The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020, on track to be approved in Australia, has been designed to “to ban the export of waste glass,…

Bimbo Bakeries USA, a baking company based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, has partnered with TerraCycle, Trenton, New Jersey, to make its bread, buns, bagels and English…

With climate change heating the globe, drought more frequently impacts the reproduction and survival of many animal species. New research from the University of Montana…

If fashion industry leaders actually want to mitigate climate change, they need to overhaul their sector. A new report from McKinsey & Company crunched the…

With its coastline buffeted by the chilly waters of the North Sea, it’s perhaps counterintuitive to think of the Netherlands as a place that cultivates…

Scientists are to warn world leaders that increasing numbers of deadly new pandemics will afflict the planet if levels of deforestation and biodiversity loss continue…

The world’s tropical regions are home to the widest range of plants and animals, but research from The University of Queensland reveals that climate change…

While chemical recycling opens new possibilities for the circular economy, only a full lifecycle approach will be able to determine the real environmental benefits in…

Most councils issue less than one fine a week to litterers, according to data obtained via freedom of information rules, with one in six issuing…

The Australian Government has this week introduced ‘landmark’ legislation that seeks to see Australia ‘take responsibility for its waste’ and establish a national industry framework…

Smoothie brand Naked is now manufacturing all its bottles from 100 per cent recycled plastic, brand owner PepsiCo announced this week, with the shift advertised…

Water is an essential resource that many of us take for granted. It is especially crucial in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it…