COMMENT

UK must follow EU lead in recognising bioplastics as vital for reducing waste

BIOME BIOPLASTICS

Bio-based cup and lid developed / Compostable and recyclable material addresses growing takeaway waste

BIOME TECHNOLOGIES

UK grant for research on lignin in bioplastics / Abundant feedstock supply could reduce costs / Initial project focuses on polyester

BIOME TECHNOLOGIES

Strong revenue growth cuts losses / Bioplastics division breaks even / Market prospects encouraging / Little impact from economic downturn

BIOME TECHNOLOGIES

Much improved performance in H1 2011 / Bioplastic unit sales reach nearly EUR 10m / Confidence in successful future

BIOME TECHNOLOGIES

Further evidence of drive to sustainability and away from oil-based materials / Successful partnering programme for biodegradables / Loss reduced for fourth consecutive year

STANELCO

New fund-raising to drive bioplastic sales / Increased pretax loss despite higher revenues