Bioplastic

Liontrust's Neil Brown looks at global efforts to address plastic pollution and highlights companies driving innovation in packaging, sustainable plastics and recycling

The blitz of measures to tackle plastic waste is hugely welcome, but there is no point pretending they don't come with significant risks attached

UNESCO World Heritage Site is replacing plastic bottles, straws and cups with paper and glass alternatives

Range including leaves, bushes and trees made entirely from plant-based plastic sourced from sugar cane will be available later this year

Just Eat to trial option for customers to refuse plastic items, while Deliveroo promises to offer partner restaurants sustainable packaging alternatives

Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza first to host plastic-free aisle, where food is wrapped in biodegradeable plastic and packaging is made from metal, glass, and cardboard

Chair of Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh writes to Chancellor Philip Hammond to ask where is the government's promised call for evidence on proposed plastic tax?

M&S, PepsiCo and Unilever among 150 organisations calling for ban on oxo-degradable plastics, which are thought to be a major cause of microplastic pollution

Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy explores the innovation in the world of plastic that is quietly curbing the sector's environmental footprint

From corn shoes manufactured by Reebok to lingerie fabric Naia made by Eastman to all sorts of packaging and electronics, bio-based, compostable products are reaching market