Bioplastic

Official figures show the number of plastic bags distributed in the UK rose over five per cent last year

City council to replace bag tax with outright ban from next year

As Scotland launches consultation on plastic bag tax, reports emerge suggesting the Chancellor has scuppered plans for a UK-wide levy

Coca-Cola, Ford, Heinz, Nike and Procter & Gamble launch new working group to promote adoption of plant-based plastics

Brazilian petrochemical firm in talks to set carbon reduction targets and adopt advanced SAP carbon management software

Biofuels company claims CTec3 breakthrough is five times more efficient than current technologies

New strategy is a start, but policy-makers must do more to avoid losing technological lead to US and China, warns Novozymes exec

Drinks giant signs "multi-million dollar" agreement with biotech companies Virent, Gevo and Avantium to advance sustainable packaging

Prime minister brands five per cent increase in plastic bag use unacceptable

All bottles could be made from recycled plastic and plant-based materials by 2020