plastic

The supermarket retailer removes 2 million pieces of plastic from its Easter range in its journey towards fully-recyclable packaging by 2025

It also aims to have carbon positive operations and become water neutral in water-stressed areas by 2030

The resource management company aims to promote the UK to a circular plastic economy with increased recycling

Portfolio Earth says yes – it calls for global banks to stop financing businesses in the plastic supply chain unless they can demonstrate best practice in environmental behaviours

Biotech firm Toraphene has created an innovative new material it says is biodegradable, compostable and commercially-viable

The firm says it will have shipped more than 50 million devices made with post-consumer recycled plastic by the end of next year

It includes a bottle made with 100% aluminium and recyclable refill pouch that has been made using 60% less plastic

The charity’s red noses for 2021 will be made from a plant-based material called bagasse

The supermarket giant expects to save more than 100 tonnes of plastic a year with the move

Fungi-based leather releases less carbon emissions into the atmosphere and is fully biodegradable when used in its pure form