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Sir David Attenborough documentaries are increasing awareness of climate change, says study

Sir David Attenborough's documentaries on climate change has caused consumers to buy more sustainable packaging, according to a new study published alongside the launch of Netflix show Our Planet

These are the six plastic packaging types found most commonly in UK rivers

Environmental charity Earthwatch conducted research into how much plastic is in rivers the UK. We take a look at the packaging that was found

From PET to polystyrene: Six different types of plastics and their uses

Plastic can be used for anything from making vinyl records and water bottles to food containers and carpets. Thomas Parker looks at different types of plastics and their uses

Wellspring Capital buys US firm Paragon Films

New York-based Wellspring Capital Management has acquired high-performance stretch film manufacturer, Paragon Films, for an undisclosed sum.

Inquiry into packaged food and drink industry is “two years too late” says expert

The Environment for Food and Rural Affairs select committee announced last week its inquiry into the packaged food and drinks industry

New York becomes third US state to ban single-use plastic bags

The state of New York announced in its 2019-2020 budget its ban on the single-use plastic bag, becoming the third US state to have such a policy

From deposit return schemes to plastic bottle clothes: Six UK supermarkets’ recycling policies

From clothing made from plastic bottles to the rise of the deposit return scheme, Thomas Parker takes a look six UK supermarkets and what their recycling policies are

Morrisons to ban polystyrene – and replace with materials fit for recycling

Morrisons has announced it will be remove its polystyrene packaging by 2025, replacing it with materials fit for recycling

EU single-use plastics ban is a good step, but more work is needed, says expert

The single-use plastics ban on straws and cutlery from the EU is, according to one policy advisor, a good step, but more needs to be done.