The notice displayed in night clubs informing you of which substances are banned is going to need to be updated to include another item of contraband: the plastic straw. The Deltic Group, the...

The world's first plastic-free supermarket aisle has opened its doors in Amsterdam today, in what could prove a major advance in the fight against plastic waste pollution. Shoppers visiting Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza's...

Chefs around the world are being urged to add one sustainable plate of food to their menus in an effort to encourage customers to think more carefully about the planetary impact of...

The urban farms sprouting up and across cities around the world aren't just feeding mouths—they are "critical to survival" and a "necessary adaptation" for developing regions and a changing climate, according to...

The former boss of Asda is calling for supermarkets to stop using plastic packaging saying billions of pounds of investment in recycling has failed to resolve the world’s plastic proliferation crisis. Andy Clarke,...

A student group at West High School has set an ambitious goal of raising $50,000 to install 100 solar panels on the roof of the school. If the West Green Club can meet...

Wales again increased its overall recycling rate last year meaning it has now reached its target of recycling 64 per cent of household waste three years ahead of schedule, the Welsh government...

Aldi is set to have installed 96,000 solar panels on its stores and regional distribution centres across the UK by the end of 2017, giving the discount retailer enough solar capacity to...

Tesco has become the latest high profile name to join the growing list of major corporations pledging to source 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030 as part...

The European Parliament has yesterday voted in favour of strengthening proposed recycling and food waste targets as part of the EU's upcoming circular economy package. MEPs endorsed proposals for the bloc to deliver...

One year after adopting its Circular Economy Package, the Commission has reported on delivery and progress to date, and tabled new ideas on waste management and investment. One year after adopting its Circular...

MEPs on the EU's environment committee yesterday backed the adoption of more ambitious waste and recycling targets under the Circular Economy Package. The lawmakers voted to boost the municipal recycling target from 65...

Northern Ireland’s recycling saved 4.5% more CO2 emissions in 2014/15 than the previous year, according to Eunomia Research & Consulting’s latest Recycling Carbon Index. 77% of Northern Irish councils are reported to have...

Every year, on July 3rd, International Plastic Bag Free Day is marked across the world. It was launched in 2009 by environmental organizations and later supported by the global movement Break Free...

Beverages in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons, or cans, according to a study by the French food safety laboratory Anses. The aim of their study was...

Local problems often call for local, simple solutions – and one such idea was born in the heart of Jakarta. In this vibrant metropolis, where the streets are filled with the aroma...