To celebrate International Repair Day on 20 October, here are five organisations at the forefront of the repair and reuse movement, encouraging people to opt out of society’s throwaway approach to our belongings.

Nick Oettinger, Managing Director of The Furniture Recycling Group, explains why innovation needs to be supported across the waste industry, not just focusing on plastics.

Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.

On World Food Day (16 October) we take a look at some of the tech companies making it easier for individuals and businesses to reduce their food waste.

The rising tide of plastic waste continues unabated as ten times more plastic waste finds its way to remote South Atlantic Islands compared to ten years ago.

New research shows that across the UK, fewer than one in 10 people attempt to repair or restore broken items, resulting in nearly 22 million small items of furniture being thrown away each year.

Following the viral campaign that saw members of the public posting their empty crisp packets back to Walkers, the company has announced plans to launch a recycling scheme for the much-littered packaging.

Tesco will be scrapping ‘best before’ dates from more than 100 lines of fruit and veg in a attempt to help customers reduce their food waste.

Hubbub has launched a new campaign, Leeds By Example, to trial new ways to improve rates of recycling for people on the move.

As part of an EAC inquiry, fashion bosses will be asked to reveal the steps they are taking to improve the sustainability of their operations and reduce the environmental impact of the clothes that they sell.