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.

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Explaining the bioeconomy

Focus Area 1

What is the bioeconomy?

Focus Area 2

What are bio-based and biodegradable materials?

Focus Area 3

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.

BBIA Representation to Autumn Budget 2026

BBIA Representation to Autumn Budget 2026

The UK does not lack bioeconomy innovation. The challenge is turning that innovation into manufacturing, investment and jobs here in the UK. Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2026, BBIA is calling on Government to take five practical steps to help bridge the gap between world-leading UK science and industrial-scale manufacturing.

Biotech Act II (EU): Addressing cross-cutting challenges and establishing an enabling regulatory framework for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing

Biotech Act II (EU): Addressing cross-cutting challenges and establishing an enabling regulatory framework for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing

Biotech Act II (EU): Addressing cross-cutting challenges and establishing an enabling regulatory framework for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing

BBIA Consultation Response: UK Fertilisers Regulatory Reform (UK FPR)

BBIA Consultation Response: UK Fertilisers Regulatory Reform (UK FPR)

BBIA Consultation Response: UK Fertilisers Regulatory Reform (UK FPR)

Newsletters

June Newsletter

June Newsletter

BBIA June Newsletter

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

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