Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a form of bioconversion that could be used to convert waste gases to biodiesel for transportation.

A new macro-economy study has found that the bioconomy in Europe employs 18.3 million people and has a turnover of €2.1 trillion, with bio-based industries responsible for almost 30 per cent.

London is to collaborate with Amsterdam and Copenhagen to develop practical projects that will accelerate the circular economy.

A task force will be established to raise awareness of the benefits of the circular economy throughout the Welsh supply chain, says Welsh Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant.

The government has launched the controversial sale process for the Green Investment Bank, inviting investors to purchase existing government shares and provide additional capital.

Britain’s retailers are on track to meet voluntary targets to cut the environmental impact of their operations by 2020, according to the British Retail Consortium.

A solvent for hand wipes, furniture made from coffee grounds and a renewable food packaging material are among the finalists for the nova-Institute’s ‘Bio-Based Material of the Year’ award.

A project designed to identify new luminescent inks capable of increasing automated sorting efficiency has been awarded £772,000.

Two recent discoveries at universities in the UK and Australia could result in more efficient biofuel production and anaerobic digestion processes.

Urgent research into the health and environmental risks associated with the disposal of engineered nanomaterials is needed, according to a new OECD report.