In the fight against single-use plastic, the Mayor of London and the #OneLess campaign are adding fuel the Refill revolution by introducing new drinking water fountains across London.

London joins 23 cities in pledge to cut waste sent to landfill by 50 per cent and waste per capita by 15 per cent by 2030.

The Basel Action Network has called for app-based bike hire companies to ensure they have proper recycling policies in place after bikes were found dumped in China and the USA.

The water company debuted its new pop-up water bottle refill stations at Blenheim Palace for BBC Countryfile Live in a bid to get people to reduce their single-use plastic waste.

The international three day event held in Glasgow will feature sessions run by experts, along with sector-specific tours displaying the innovative work being done by Scottish businesses to become more circular.

Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens.

The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.

The scheme is looking to develop a circular economy approach for everyday products and services.

Launched at the opening of a new reuse hub in Pembrokeshire, a report from WRAP Cymru sets out how an increased focus on reuse will help Wales achieve its zero waste goals.

The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.