$930m deal reflects growing private equity activity on the subcontinent

Sportswear brand plans to stop using virgin polyester for all shoes and clothing

Companies want to win eco points with consumers but can face unintended consequences

Calls grow for recycling at home as more nations impose restrictions

When Humberto Rodríguez saw how clean the US was he decided to clean up Colombia

Petrochemicals push expected to pay off even if more products are banned

Concern over the growing volume produced by cities is driving radical thinking

Officials say move part of a wider strategy to spur investment in new types of packaging

Packaging giant says alternatives to juice cartons can be more damaging to environment

More than 40 companies commit to ambitious plan to tackle pollution

Waste management and fouling of oceans are the core priorities, critics say

Plan to reduce waste and pollution follows plastic bag charging

UK prime minister calls on Commonwealth members to join crackdown on disposable items

Environmental initiative taken in response to pressure from accountancy firm’s staff

Increase in sales justifies high level of internal investment

‘Reverse vending machines’ could offer refunds for recyclable drink containers

US group says combination of two makes ‘compelling strategic and financial rationale’

Chancellor uses Spring Statement to announce consultation on single-use plastics

French waste group and central African state trade accusations after seizure of 35 sites