Cop27 at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt was an important forum for tackling climate change. Here are some of the highlights from the conference.

In the UK, around 2000 tonnes of plastic waste is generated in the name of Halloween. It isn’t just the horror stories, it’s also the plastic pollution.

Ghost nets aren’t a paranormal phenomenon. They are fishing nets that have been forgotten, lost or discarded at sea.

Oceans have protected the earth from the full consequences of greenhouse gas emissions. This ability is now being compromised.

Biodegradable plastics can break down faster than their petroleum-based counterparts. But just because it can biodegrade doesn’t mean it’s happening.

Our throwaway culture creates more problems than it solves. So what do we do with all the things that are no longer needed by society?

As summer approaches, many of us have started planning holidays or short getaways. How can we keep our eco-footprint small when travelling?

Globally, an insane 5 trillion plastic bags are produced every year. Degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags are being pushed into the market, but are they as environmentally friendly as they sound?

With all the packaging, it can sometimes feel as though we end up with more plastic than food. How are UK supermarkets faring in reducing their plastic footprint?

Wherever you are at the moment, something around you is most likely made of plastic. But is plastic always bad?