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.

A new report from the Environment Agency shows that 93 per cent of the businesses it regulated in 2017/18 showed good compliance with their environmental permits, while non-compliant businesses faced record fines.

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.

A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.

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.

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.

The North London Waste Authority has announced that funding for the construction of its new energy recovery facility will come from direct public borrowing, in a move to provide clarity to companies bidding for the construction of the new plant.

A young anti-waste campaigner focusing on the collection of compostable packaging was among the winners at this year’s Scottish Resources Awards.

A Scottish brewery is putting circular economy principles into practice with a new craft ale made out of loaves of unsold bread.