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.

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IBioIC announce a £1 million funding call for UK & international projects in synthetic biology

Posted on May 10, 2016

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NYC lawmakers impose five-cent charge for plastic bags

Posted on May 9, 2016

Innovate UK makes bioeconomy a priority in 2016/17 Delivery Plan

Posted on May 6, 2016

Innovate UK has published its Delivery Plan 2016-2017, outlining how it plans to invest around £561 million into helping businesses innovate, with the bioeconomy one of its priorities. The plan for the financial year explains a number of significant changes to the way the agency will work, including a new sector focus that makes it […]

Vegware wins 2nd Queen’s Award for compostable packaging with recycling support

Posted on May 5, 2016

Clear labelling needed for biodegradable plastics says ISWA report

Posted on May 3, 2016

Biodegradable plastics need to be clearly labelled, in order to enhance consumer awareness and help distinguish compostable plastics from other non-compostable polymers, according to a paper by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). The conclusion comes as ISWA publishes a paper examining the different types of biodegradable plastics, their properties and their role in the management of organic wastes. […]

Benefits of composting emphasised for International Compost Awareness Week 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016

This week (1-7 May) is International Compost Awareness Week 2016, and sees BBIA Managing Director David Newman speak at the Global Organic Resources Congress (GORC), taking place in Dublin this year (3-4 May).

As part of the week, a global network of organisations devoted to organics recycling and compost use are combining their efforts to bring attention to the multiple benefits to be realised when organic residuals are viewed as resources rather than waste. […]

BBIA writes to the EU regarding the Circular Economy Package

Posted on April 29, 2016

The BBIA has written to the Council of the European Union recommending changes to the Circular Economy Package (CEP) to be made regarding biowaste, organic recycling and green procurement. In the letter, addressed to Melanie Schultz van Haegen, the President of the European Council of Environment Ministers during the Netherlands’ EU Presidency, BBIA Managing Director David Newman sets out the changes that the BBIA feels would strengthen the package […]

Information given on Bio-based Joint Undertaking Call for Proposals

Posted on April 25, 2016

The Bio-based Joint Undertaking Information Day took place in Brussels on 21 April, providing over 530 attendees present and more watching via live stream with information on the BBI JU’s Call for Proposals. […]

Tetra Pak’s bio-based carton hits new milestones

Posted on April 25, 2016

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Skincare company Aethic first to use BBIA member Novamont’s new clear MATER-BI film

Posted on April 7, 2016

Aethic, the London-based skincare company that launched Sôvée, world’s only scientifically proven ecocompatible sunscreen, is to be the first cosmetics company to use a clear filmic packaging material specially developed by Italian MATER-BI manufacturer Novamont. […]