Sustainable living

From up in the mountains to down on the seabed, plastic waste is everywhere. If we’re to end plastic pollution, the biggest contributors need to take responsibility and minimise the waste they’re creating. Find out why single-use plastic is such a problem and how to hold polluters to account.

Over recent years the scale of plastic pollution and its chokehold on nature has floated to the top of people’s environmental priorities but remains low on the government’s agenda. Instead of putting the onus on individuals to buy plastic-free products, what if we lived in a world free from unnecessary plastic? And what would it take to get there?

By signing up, university caterers can ensure they meet recommended targets on meat and dairy consumption in an effort to protect the planet

More focus needed on waste reduction

As part of polling commissioned by Friends of the Earth in partnership with City to Sea, 81% of Brits revealed they want refillable products to be a top government priority for ending the plastic pollution crisis.

Plastic bags “just a tiny drop in a heavily polluted ocean”, says Friends of the Earth

From Blue Planet to Seaspiracy, it's clear our oceans are in trouble. We explore the threats they face and what we can do about them.

More must also be done Ministers must do far more to reduce the amount of waste produced in the first place

Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers expected imminently

This isn't the action of a government wanting to show environmental leadership, says Friends of the Earth