Focus
areas
Our focus areas 2024-2027
We have three focus areas, which we see as key to unlocking the benefits of the industrial bioeconomy.
Each of our focus areas has BBIA member task forces, with specific aims, to further the BBIA vision for a more sustainable future, where the UK is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, using and exporting bio-based and biodegradable solutions.
To find out more information about our current member only task forces, please email jen.vanderhoven@bbia.org.uk
Biodegradable & compostable materials
Bio-based chemicals
Biomaterials of the future
Biodegradable & compostable materials Working Group
Our mission is to drive the adoption of biodegradable and compostable materials across the UK by informing policy, dispelling misconceptions, and supporting scalable, sustainable solutions.
What we do
- Our task forces focus on the activities of business’ developing and deploying biodegradable and compostable materials
- We promote the growth of biodegradable and compostable materials in the UK by informing policy, dispelling misconceptions, and supporting scalable, sustainable solutions.
Activities
- Policy Advocacy: We collaborate with policymakers to create and support regulations that favour biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Industry Collaboration: We work with industry players to implement best practice, innovative solutions and build supply networks
- Research & Development: We provide evidence to demonstrate the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Public Communication: We help educate the public and industry stakeholders on the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials through clear and effective communication strategies.
Bio-based chemicals Working Group
Our mission is to promote the development of UK bio-based chemical supply chains by advancing the use of renewable biomass, captured CO₂, and recycled or waste-derived feedstocks for the production of monomers, intermediates, and chemical products.
What we do
- Our task forces focus on the activities of business’ developing bio-based chemicals
- We promote the growth of biochemicals in the UK by informing policy, dispelling misconceptions, and supporting scalable, sustainable solutions.
Activities
- Policy Advocacy: We collaborate with policymakers to create and support regulations that favour biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Industry Collaboration: We work with industry players to implement best practice, innovative solutions and build supply networks
- Research & Development: We provide evidence to demonstrate the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Public Communication: We help educate the public and industry stakeholders on the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials through clear and effective communication strategies.
Biomaterials of the future Working Group
Our mission is to position the UK as a global leader in the development and commercialisation of next-generation bio-based materials, leveraging innovative feedstocks from biomass and advanced catalytic, biocatalytic, and engineering biology pathways. We focus on supporting emerging businesses at lower technology readiness levels (TRLs) and those entering the scale-up phase.
Challenge
- Our task forces focus on the activities of business’ developing the biomaterials of the future.
- We focus on supporting emerging businesses at lower technology readiness levels (TRLs) and those entering the scale-up phase.
Opportunity
- Policy Advocacy: We collaborate with policymakers to create and support regulations that favour biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Industry Collaboration: We work with industry players to implement best practice, innovative solutions and build supply networks
- Research & Development: We provide evidence to demonstrate the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials.
- Public Communication: We help educate the public and industry stakeholders on the benefits of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials through clear and effective communication strategies.