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.
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
National Trade Associations in Europe
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.
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.
American Associations
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.
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.











