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The fossil fuel is increasingly being used as a raw material for making polyester fibres and resins

Its AggiePol bio-plastic is derived from sustainable, natural feedstocks such as starches and agricultural waste

It has announced the bottle will be a permanent part of its range offered in the UK

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste includes companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Total and Veolia

The grocer is trialling a plastic-free fruit and vegetable scheme at its store in Tolworth

The food and drink giant aims to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025

It will use recycled cardboard trays and less environmentally-intensive plastic bottles

The scheme is a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Vision and recycling firm TerraCycle

The brand is opening an entirely plastic free shop in Manchester this Friday

Recycling Technologies says an advanced plastics recycling facility could make the town a leader in cutting waste