4 April 2013 Biome Bioplastics to investigate new source of organic chemicals for bioplastic manufacture Research Collaboration to produce chemicals from lignin, replacing oil-derived equivalents
14 May 2012 UK well positioned to lead the world on Algal Sustainability A new report by bioeconomy consultants NNFCC says that the UK can be an international leader in algal sustainability
10 March 2011 UK and Norway sign biotech agreement First such bilateral agreement was signed by the Technology Strategy Board
7 February 2011 Funding agreed for ten feasibility studies in industrial biotechnology Results of second part of funding competition to be announced in April
18 February 2010 UK: Brake pads for trains from hemp fibre and cashew nut oil Market launch for Ecobrake is planned by 2011
15 September 2008 First completely biodegradable natural fibre reinforced plastics produced in the UK UK Companies Develop High Performance Materials from Renewable Resources
