Bioplastic

Beauty brand unveils new bio-plastic based packaging that promises to cut the carbon footprint of its moisturizer jars by 60 per cent

The new products build on the firm's recently announced commitment to make 100 per cent of its toys recycled and recyclable by 2030

Firm behind Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price plans to launch first toy made from and packaged in green materials in early 2020

Bioplastic car parts will reduce weight and lower petrol use to cut CO2 emissions

Packaging giant says Bonsucro certification scheme provides assurance over the sustainability of its sugar-cane based cartons

Student inventor Lucy Hughes takes home prize for MarinaTex, a biodegradable translucent film made from organic fish waste and red algae

Committee says UK should reduce use of plastics rather than replace it with other materials

Plastic could become the new pariah in some investment circles, as analysts warn investors off firms with prolific single-use plastic production and use