Plastic

Nine "Big Food" corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says. Read More

A new report highlights 15 policies that could drive a major decrease in plastic use around the world — but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty? Read More

NGOs are cautiously optimistic about the draft document for a global plastics treaty, which will be used during the third set of negotiations scheduled for mid-November. Read More

If implemented correctly, reuse has exceptional potential for environmental and economic wins. Read More

A fake press release trumpeting a pledge to ban plastic from Mattel's iconic doll is revealed as a stunt staged by Daryl Hannah and eco-activist agency Yes Men. Read More

Proponents of pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will reduce plastic pollution. But critics say it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels. Read More

The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch. Read More

Companies urged to get engaged, take action after Paris negotiation. Read More

New partnership aims to tackle plastic pollution by transforming waste management and recycling systems in Indonesia, Argentina and Brazil. Read More

CDP expands disclosure platform to include plastic reporting, setting up the plastic credit market for more legitimacy. Read More