Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association

EU Legislative Interests

waste agriculture bioeconomy circular economy soil quality water quality marine litter green public procurement biotechnologies climate action packaging

Communication Activities

The Association was established in June 2015. Since then it has participated in the UK on the legislation regarding shopping (carrier) bags; Circular Economy and waste policy; soil quality; and has held several events including an annual summer public meeting and an annual autumn public meeting. Currrently BBIA is focusing on the UK industrial, waste and resources, plastics, and bioeconomy strategies of the Government.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

BBIA is a member of BON, the Bioplastics Organisations Network, loosely managed by the European Bioplastics Association. BBIA is also member of the Scottish IBIOIC, and is member of two committees on the British Standards Institute, dealing with compostable packaging and Circular Economy. BBIA is a member of the UK Renewable Energy Association which promotes the treatment of organic waste in composting and anaerobic digestion.

Organisation Members

All members can be found on the member page, at www.bbia.org.uk Total number of members at time of writing is 37.

Additional Information

The annual accounts which formed the basis of the submission to Companies House in the UK for the calendar year 2022, show an income of £113,809 and expenditure of £100,877 and a surplus of £12,932. Personnel costs for the year totalled £54,000. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us.