Bioplastic

Beverage giant says rollout of its plant-based packaging in Europe and beyond is being hindered by complex system of tariffs and duties

Major new report warns that at current rates of disposal by 2050 there will be more plastic waste in the world's ocean than there are fish

Process originally developed to enhance car performance now being used to reuse old engines

YouGov survey shows strong support for making biodegradable and recyclable plastic bags exempt from charge, bolstering industry campaigns

New environmental initiative will see household brands Ariel and Lenor sold in 50 per cent recycled bottles from 2016

UK company announces it is teaming up with universities as part of £3m research programme

British Association of Biobased and Biodegradable Chemicals to launch this week in a bid to raise profile of emerging technology

A man in Croydon claims squirrels are attracted to the plant-based plastics in his Toyota

Scottish supermarkets report fall of up to 90 per cent in bag use, as EU votes through landmark legislation to tackle plastic waste

UK firm argues new 3D printing compatible bioplastic promises to combine performance benefits of oil-based plastics with environmental credentials of plant-based plastic