Bioplastic

Assembly confirms five pence levy has delivered desired reduction in plastic bag use

Paint giant inks agreement that could see it purchase 10,000 tonnes of algal oil as part of its efforts to phase out use of fossil fuels and palm oil

But ministers reject calls from businesses to ensure all retailers face new plastic bag levy

New collaboration aims to use unwanted tomatoes to create bioplastics

Biome Bioplastics makes breakthrough in efforts to create greener polymers using lignin from wood

The Queen's speech revealed the gaps in government's policies to protect the natural environment, says Barry Gardiner

Environmental Audit Committee urges government to drop planned exemptions for small businesses and biodegradable plastic bags

Erroneous claim of 5p charge cutting emissions equivalent of 2.2m cars 'symptomatic' of a struggling department, critics say

Biodegradable bags to be sold for six pence each at 400 stores in England

Biome Bioplastics unveils new designs to help curb waste created by increasingly popular coffee pods