Associations
European Associations & Think Thanks
Compostable by Design Platform
The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) brings together leaders from across the compostable value chain.
From resin producers to film and paper producers, packaging converters, brands and retailers, logistics providers, bio-waste management and treatment providers, certification bodies and testing labs, academic institutions and beyond. Collaboration is at our core.
European Bioplastics
European Bioplastics represents the interests of the bioplastics industry and is committed to building and strengthening a supportive policy environment in the EU for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics to thrive.
Nova-Institute
As an internationally recognised think tank, nova-Institute has specialised in defossilisation and renewable carbon.
The Renewable Carbon Initiative
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) is a cross-industry group founded in 2020 by the nova-Institute to transition the chemical and materials industry from fossil carbon to renewable sources—biomass, CCU (Carbon Capture & Utilization), and recycling.
EDANA
EDANA is the leading international association representing manufacturers of nonwovens and related industries, based in Brussels since 1971.
EuropaBio
EuropaBio is Europe’s largest biotechnology industry group, founded in 1996 to represent the interests of the biotechnology ecosystem across sectors.
BIC
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) is a non-profit organisation originally set up in 2013 to represent the private sector in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the European Commission, focused on strengthening the bio-based industries sector in Europe. BIC’s Industry Members cover the whole value chain, from primary production to market
National Associations in Europe
AFCB (France)
The AFCB (Association Française des Compostables Biosourcés), established in 2006 under the name Club Bio-plastiques, represents all stakeholders in the French bio-based, biodegradable and compostable resins sector.
AssoBioCom (Spain)
Founded in 2012, ASOBIOCOM acts as an interface between the compostable plastics industry, policymakers, authorities, and consumers to promote the use of these materials in Spain.
AssoBioPlastiche (Italy)
Founded in 2001, Assobioplastiche is the Italian Association of Bioplastics and Biodegradable and Compostable Materials.
It represents the sector (producers, processors, recyclers) to promote the circular economy, the collection of bio-waste and the fight against unfair competition.
Belgian Bio-Products
BBP (Belgium)
Since 2006, Belgian Bio-Products represents companies and organizations active in the Belgian market for bio-based and biodegradable products.
BBIA (UK)
At the BBIA we are focused on accelerating the adoption of bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable chemicals and materials in the UK, in order to reduce our reliance on fossil resources and create a sustainable circular economy..
bündnis mikroplastikfrei
(Austria)
The bündnis mikroplastikfrei is a hub for expertise and exchange, enabling the development of strategies to reduce microplastics in the environment. We are an international association of scientific institutions, companies, interest groups, and local authorities – together we address the technological and legal challenges.
Holland Bioplastics
(The Netherlands)
Holland Bioplastics aims to disseminate, share and make knowledge accessible, and to bring together stakeholders in the bioplastics sector.
INAK Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft (Germany)
INAK is an association of companies, scientists, waste management companies, and certifiers committed to the use of biodegradable and compostable materials in meaningful applications to avoid microplastic pollution and keep natural resources in the cycle.
Nordisk Bioplastförenings
(Nordic Region)
Nordisk Bioplastförenings represent the actors working with bioplastics in the Nordic region and our mission is to work to influence the economic and regulatory framework within the EU/Nordic region so that the bioplastics market can grow sustainably.
American Associations
ABICOM (Brazil)
Founded in 2009, ABICOM brings together small, medium and large enterprises that produce, process, distribute and use biodegradable and compostable polymers, as well as companies involved in the organic waste recovery chain through composting and service providers to the sector.
AMBIO (Mexico)
The Mexican Association of Bioplastics promotes and coordinates the bioplastics value chain in Mexico, bringing together industry, academia and various partners.
BPI (North America)
BPI champions a transition to the circular bioeconomy by collaboratively advancing policy, standards, research, and the systematic science-based verification of claims for compostability and biomaterials..
Asian Associations
Australian Bioplastics Association
The ABA is the peak industry body for certified compostable products, certified soil biodegradable mulch film, and the bioplastics sector in Australia and New Zealand. We champion the industry through policy, standards, and innovation, with our independent certification program ensuring products meet high compostability standards – building trust and driving the shift to a circular economy.
Indian Compostable Polymer Association
ICPA supports India's sustainability and circular economy goals through three core pillars:
- Verified Scientific Collaboration
- Circular End-of-Life Solutions
- Policy & Awareness Enablement
Japan Bioplastics Association
Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA) was established in 1989 Japan as the name of Biodegradable Plastics Society, Japan (BPS).
Since then, with more than 200 membership companies, JBPA has been making many efforts to promote the recognition and the business development of “Biodegradable Plastics” and “Biomass-based Plastics” in Japan.
Korean Bioplastics Association
The Korean Bioplastics Association will gather the opinions of its member companies to promote the development of bioplastics, diversify the market, and expand the scale of the bioplastics industry to create new jobs and help create a sustainable society.