Resources
Information on the bioeconomy
We have a range of resources to provide the most up to date information about the bioeconomy.
This includes our own guides to explain the bioeconomy as well as policy documents and reports from the BBIA and third parties that we believe are relevant to the bioeconomy.
Explaining the bioeconomy
What is the bioeconomy?
What are bio-based and biodegradable materials?
The truth about bioplastics
Policy and reports
In this section of the website, policy documents issued by BBIA and others can be found alongside the many reports and studies issued by third parties that we believe are relevant to the bioeconomy.
Rethinking UK Packaging Policy to Unlock Bio-Based Innovation, National Resilience and Economic Growth
Modern society depends on packaging to store, protect, and transport goods at scale, supporting essential systems such as food supply, healthcare, and e-commerce, while reducing damage, contamination, and waste. However, most packaging remains fossil-based and short-lived, generating significant waste and emissions; with the UK producing around 12 million tonnes annually and recycling rates still limited, policy misalignment and higher costs for bio-based alternatives risk slowing innovation, investment, and the transition to a more sustainable circular economy.
BBIA Annual Report 2025
2025 has been a defining year for BBIA and for the UK’s modern industrial bioeconomy. As global momentum for bio-based solutions accelerates, BBIA’s role as a convenor, evidence-builder, and trusted voice has become more important than ever.
This Annual Report sets out how BBIA has delivered against its four core pillars – Influence, Innovate, Connect, and Communicate – during 2025, and the foundations laid for 2026 and beyond as we work towards a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive UK bioeconomy.
Our vision
Our vision is for a more sustainable future, where the UK is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, using and exporting bio-based and biodegradable solutions
