Existing production destroys more value than it creates due to medical and environmental costs, researchers say

“The bottom line is that plastic bag bans work.”

Existing production destroys more value than it creates due to medical and environmental costs, researchers say

Then it went up in flames.

In an era where sustainability is key, composting emerges as a shining star as far as eco-conscious practices that have several benefits.

With tiny plastic fragments infiltrating every part of human existence, can we ever hope to avoid them?

Discover the benefits of efficient use of natural resources for the green economy, environment, and society.

It’s easy to forget about single-use cups the moment they leave our hands, but their slow decomposition can release microplastics and pollutants

Industry analysts and parents say it is possible to prioritize sustainability in your toy-shopping – and toy makers are starting to prioritize it too.

Scientists have figured out the fastest way to shrink, and ultimately eliminate, the stream of plastic waste.

The long read: Alarmed by the rising tide of waste we are all creating, my family and I decided to try to make do with much less. But while individual behaviour is important, real change will require...

Conventional products can be bad for your health and for the environment. There are low-waste, biodegradable alternatives

Redesigning plastic requires navigating a series of trade-offs between cost, scalability, emissions, toxicity, and more.

Local initiatives in Roubaix and Nouvelle-Aquitaine try different strategies for waste reduction — and behavior change.

What you need to know about bioplastic and “compostable” plastic plus safer alternatives

A pioneering city scheme is putting France’s ambitious waste-reduction policies into practice

Retailer joins the likes of Sainsbury’s and Aldi in scrapping 'use by’ dates in favour of 'best before’ in move to cut food waste from dairy products