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

Bio-based Start-up Day – Featuring the Best and Brightest

Posted on March 3, 2016

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UK Synthetic Biology Strategic Plan 2016, Biodesign for the Bioeconomy, released

Posted on March 3, 2016

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European bioeconomy has turnover of €2.1 trillion, with strong bio-based contribution

Posted on March 3, 2016

The European bioeconomy currently has a turnover of €2.1 trillion (£1.6 trillion) and provides 18.3 million jobs, according to a study by the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). According to the ‘European Bioeconomy in Figures’ report – which used Eurostat figures as the main source of its data – food, feed and beverage sectors account for […]

Paving a clear path for the European bioeconomy with standards

Posted on February 26, 2016

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BBIA MD to speak at GORC 2016

Posted on February 25, 2016

BBIA Managing Director David Newman will be one of the key speakers at the Global Organic Resources Congress (GORC), which takes place this year in Dublin on 3-4 May. Organised by Cré and the European Compost Network and sponsored by BBIA member Novamont, GORC will bring together key stakeholders to discuss new opportunities in the […]

Save the date: European Bioplastics Conference 2016 – Rethinking Plastics

Posted on February 25, 2016

The 11th European Bioplastics Conference has been scheduled for 29/30 November 2016 in Berlin. Following on from the events of the past years that reflected the growing confidence in plastics solutions that are biobased, biodegradable, or both as a viable alternative to conventional plastics, the 11th European Bioplastics Conference has now been confirmed to take place […]

Scotland sets food waste target

Posted on February 24, 2016

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Is there a serious problem with coffee capsules?

Posted on February 19, 2016

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Will there be more fish or plastic in the sea in 2050?

Posted on February 16, 2016

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VTT files patent for new bio-based mineral oil barrier technology for food packaging

Posted on February 12, 2016

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