ASDA is trialling a plastic-free coating that slows down the rate at which fruits and vegetables spoil. The innovation may help to reduce plastic packaging in supply chains and maintain long shelf life, enabling people to hit their eco-goals without changing how they shop.

Whether it’s buying a reusable coffee cup, ditching single-use water bottles, or simply recycling, there are countless ways for people to reduce their plastic waste and help to preserve the planet. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out whether they’re taking such actions and why.

As more plastic, paper and cardboard ends up in our rivers, oceans and landfill, people are looking at ways that they can cut back on packaging. How can shoppers achieve this and what is the grocery industry doing about it?

Gen Yers' favorite ‘radically transparent’ label Everlane is committing to eliminate plastic from its supply chain. Taking that one step further, it has launched a ‘Next Collective’ grant program that brings entrepreneurs together to solve an industry-wide problem.