AMAZON

Shareholders vote down proposal on plastic packaging report / CEO Bezos says he's proud of climate-change related work

WALMART

World's largest retailer to cut virgin plastic in packaging by 2025 / Company yields to push by environmental group

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

As You Sow files shareholder proposals with 10 consumer goods giants to reduce plastics use / Call for sustained commitments / Urgent new findings from EMF report

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Eastman to begin reporting plastic pellet spills

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

NGO report criticises brand owners and retailers for failing to address waste crisis / Study cites lack of corporate leadership

SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

Major to-go food and drinks brands commit to reducing packaging waste

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE

Recyclable packaging targets introduced / Commitment to cut PVC use / Pressure from environmental group

MCDONALD'S

Phasing out polystyrene hot beverage containers across the US / Response to pressure by shareholders, advocacy group