Consumers want clear recycling information on the front of plastic packaging to reduce confusion, according to a new study by plastics recycling charity RECOUP.

WRAP has released a progress report detailing the steps taken by members of the UK Plastics Pact to tackle plastics pollution, including removing black plastic packaging and replacing plastic cutlery and straws.

A pilot deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles has collected 60,000 in four months from reverse vending machines installed in 16 schools.

Key stakeholders from across the packaging supply chain have written to Environment Secretary Michael Gove to outline their priorities for the next stage of delivery of the Resources and Waste Strategy.

On-the-go recycling campaigns will be launched in Swansea and Edinburgh after a trailblazing project in Leeds, led by charity Hubbub, has reported strong results.

Drinks containers made from aluminium, steel, glass and PET plastic will now carry a 20 pence deposit in Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s new deposit return scheme.

Lucy Frankel, Communications Director at compostable packaging manufacturer Vegware, applauds the University of Plymouth’s research on biodegradable carrier bags – it’s a timely reminder that each material can only be recycled in its correct facility.

The Welsh Government has announced its £6.5 million Circular Economy Fund, aiming to drive Wales towards its 2025 recycling target of 70 per cent.

In a world first, key global stakeholders including Nestlé and PepsiCo are backing new enzymatic technology in a bid to boost the recyclability of PET plastic products.

Mineral water brand Evian is set to launch a new in-home water dispenser that it says will result in a significant reduction in plastic packaging.