James Phillips and Ross Fairley get to grips with the latest modifications in environmental law

With the food industry becoming an ever more prevalent global energy guzzler, Sally White reports on how one company has overthrown greenwash in favour of some real academic research and a genuinely

Our landfills didn’t use to overflow with unnecessary packaging and obsolete products. Janine Derry looks at extended producer responsibility, a not-so-new idea that could ensure our landfills are free of products and packaging once more

Move over carbon, there’s a new footprint in town: it’s made out of water, it’s massive and it requires our immediate attention. Libby Peake learns that we’ve been ignoring the mounting crisis over the world’s water for far too long

As opinion over biodegradable plastics becomes divided, Leonie Butler investigates

The saying goes, 'A good dead is its own reward'. But when it comes to recycling, many people need a bit more enticement. Beccy Sims learns that an American incentives scheme could revolutionise recycling

The great collection debate has just stepped up a gear after WRAP’s recent report on choosing the right system. But not everyone is happy with its conclusions. Resource reports

When 12 Eastern European countries joined the EU between 2004-2007, they became subject to Eu waste requirements. Simon Billett finds out how their national strategies have evolved

As growth and prosperity continue to go hand in hand, we're eating up the world's resources at an alarming rate. But does it have to be this way? Henry Widdicombe outlines the sustainable alternative

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