Author: BBIA

About BBIA: The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) represents companies involved in the production of biodegradable polymers and finished products for the benefit of the environment. Our members’ activities span a wide range of sectors and applications, providing a range of sustainable solutions that benefit both businesses and individual consumers. BBIA aims to develop the circular bioeconomy in the UK, promoting markets and production of bio-based and biodegradable chemicals, their transformation into consumer and other products and materials. With increasing pressure to keep fossil fuels in the ground, bio-based alternatives can bridge the gap to meet demand. This can be done through the use of starch and glucose derivatives, as well as fibre reinforcements, including flax, hemp, sisal, jute and wood regenerated cellulose. The production of new biomaterials is opening up opportunities, creating jobs and wealth in the new green economy.

Posts by BBIA

‘Reinventing plastics – Closing the circle’ conference to inform Commission strategy

Posted on September 15, 2017

The European Commission has organised a conference, ‘Reinventing plastics – Closing the circle’ (26 September) to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the new strategy for plastics that is under development. The Commission announced that it would be creating a strategy to create a more circular plastics industry at the beginning of the year and published a […]

BIOCATNET announces opening of two IB funding calls

Posted on September 12, 2017

Industrial biotechnology network BIOCATNET is opening two funding calls this week (11 September). 5th Proof-of-Concept Call The organisation has announced the launch of the fifth call for BIOCATNET Proof-of-Concept funding, which will fund projects with a total combined value of £200,000, supporting projects in the Network subthemes of Biocatalyst Discovery, Development, and Scale Up. Projects funded under […]

Defra publishes draft legislation for microbead ban

Posted on September 12, 2017

Draft legislation for the UK ban on microbeads in rinse off personal care products has been published, alongside separate legislation for the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) committed to banning the manufacture and sale of cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads last year […]

IBioIC to host promotion and networking event for members – October 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017

IBioIC is inviting members to an exclusive, members-only promotion and networking event to celebrate four years of sustained development and innovation, as well as looking forward to the next stage of this journey. ‘Building the Network: IBioIC Member Promotion and Networking Event’ Wednesday, 25 October, 12:00-18:00 (starting with lunch and ending with networking/drinks) Edinburgh Centre for […]

Kenya plastic bag ban comes into force after years of delays

Posted on August 29, 2017

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FUCHS working to promote biolubricants

Posted on August 25, 2017

BBIA member FUCHS is working to promote a step-change in the use of environmentally-friendly bio-lubricants. FUCHS is the world’s largest independent lubricants manufacturer, supplying innovative lubricating products and bespoke support packages – providing a complete service to its customers. In recent years this bio-lubricant strategy has come to the fore of the company’s work, with volumes sold […]

Call for Abstracts – IBioIC’s 4th Annual Conference

Posted on July 28, 2017

Building a reputation as one of the most important UK based industrial biotechnology meetings in the calendar and attracting key players and influencers in the UK and global bioeconomy, IBioIC’s Annual Conference (25-26 January 2018) is bringing together a unique mix of academia, industry and supporting organisations under one roof, to hear about and explore […]

The Role of Bioplastics in the New Plastic Economy

Posted on July 21, 2017

Earth is becoming ‘Planet Plastic’

Posted on July 21, 2017

Apply now for EFIB PitchFest 2017

Posted on July 21, 2017

Applications for the EFIB PitchFest must be submitted by 31 July. Part of the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology & the Bioeconomy (EFIB), the PitchFest is back for its second year, helping to raise awareness of investment opportunities in industrial biotech solutions whilst facilitating entrepreneurialism and creating a supportive environment for SMEs to help their business grow […]