A new study has found that 89 per cent of UK supermarket managers think their customers would have no problem buying ‘wonky veg’.

The Environmental Audit Committee is calling for the government to issue a ban on microbeads in cosmetics by the end of 2017, as it believes a voluntary commitment by cosmetic companies is not enough to stem the rise in plastic entering the oceans.

The restriction on the amount of liquid allowed onto aeroplanes still results in a large amount of liquid waste being dumped at airport security, despite such restrictions having been in place for 10 years.

A new Greenpeace campaign is calling on phone producers to create ‘true innovation’ after a survey found that consumers want more longevity and better recycling options for their phones.

This weekend’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is being used to show the city’s residents how much waste is being created and how much recycling potential is lying in their bins.

Action is to be taken to review guidance on food products’ best before dates as part of a drive to facilitate food redistribution from retailers to community programmes.

The OLIO app hopes to reduce levels of household waste while bringing together communities and neighbourhoods.

Communities across Scotland are being urged to apply to become the nation’s third Zero Waste Town and test initiatives to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

A new app is hoping to address the 600,000 tonnes of food waste created by UK restaurants every year while providing discounted meals to those in need.

Italy has followed France’s lead in establishing a food waste law that the Italian government hopes will double the amount of unused food redistributed by retailers by the end of the year.