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

New address and phone number for BBIA

Posted on February 14, 2017

Please note that as of 1 February 2017, the BBIA has moved offices and has a different postal address and phone number. The new contact details for the association are: BBIA, 2 Old College Court, 29 Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DE. Tel : 44 (0)3707 369 369 Email addresses and other individual phone numbers […]

Our seas have become a plastic graveyard – but can technology turn the tide?

Posted on February 13, 2017

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Window to apply for ‘Bio-based Material of the Year 2017’ award closes in two weeks

Posted on February 9, 2017

There’s just two weeks left to apply for the ‘Bio-based Material of the Year 2017’ innovation award, to be presented at the International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May 2017, in Cologne, Germany. The prestigious innovation award will be awarded for the tenth time. The focus of the award is on bio-based materials in a new specific […]

BBIA submits responses to BEIS consultation on UK bioeconomy strategy

Posted on February 2, 2017

BBIA has submitted two responses to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) consultation on the bioeconomy. The consultation asked for evidence to help shape a bioeconomy strategy for the UK, as the department ‘aims to foster a world leading bioeconomy which is appropriate to the UK’s industrial structure and availability of natural resources’. […]

European Parliament Environment Committee agree amendments to waste legislation

Posted on February 2, 2017

As anticipated, EP’s ENVI Committee approved the revisions of the Waste Framework Directive and the Packaging and Packaging Directive. The measures approved: § Biowaste: definition that includes bioplastic; mandatory separate collections. The amendment approved asks Member states to also encourage home composting. The Committee provides the possibility for Member States to not organize a separate […]

BBIA presents four bioeconomy case studies for BEIS public call for evidence

Posted on January 19, 2017

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BEIS seeks views on Brexit impact on chemicals sector

Posted on January 12, 2017

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), ahead of the Brexit negotiations expected to begin by March, is working with the Department for Exiting the EU (DExEU) to gather evidence on the impact of leaving the EU. Following work on dispute resolution issues after the UK’s EU exit, the EU Exit Team is […]

Novamont to bring bioplastics expertise to New Plastic Economy initiative

Posted on January 12, 2017

BBIA member Novamont has joined the New Plastics Economy as the initiative’s sixth Core Partner. The leading bioplastics and biochemical company joins the initiative’s existing Core Partners, Amcor, The Coca-Cola Company, MARS, Unilever and Veolia, and a group of more than 40 stakeholders led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which are collaborating to rethink and […]

Bioplastics industry continues to expand despite low oil prices

Posted on December 5, 2016

European funding awarded to support Yorkshire’s bio-based businesses

Posted on November 29, 2016

The University of York has been awarded £1.79 million to support the growth of Yorkshire businesses that deliver products, processes or services related to renewable, biological resources. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is providing the funding to help establish the region as an internationally recognised leader in this fast-growing bioeconomy sector. The production of […]