Creating a Policy & Regulatory Landscape to Accelerate the Commercialisation of Bio-Based Chemicals & Materials

Are you passionate about advancing bio-based solutions for a sustainable future? This interactive workshop is your opportunity to shape the policy and regulatory framework essential to unlocking the potential of bio-based chemicals and materials.

Why Attend?

Explore the challenges, solutions, and policy shifts needed to foster a thriving bio-based materials industry. This workshop, delivered by BBIA for the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Science Network, offers a deep dive into the pressing concerns hindering the transition to bio-based solutions and strategies to overcome them.

Workshop Highlights

1. Introduction

• Understand the role of bio-based materials in a circular economy.

• Learn about BB-REG-NET and its mission to drive systemic change.

2. Concerns Hindering Progress
Dive into key issues such as:

• Single-use challenges

• Recycling inefficiencies

• Microplastic pollution

• Biomass allocation and sustainability

• Standards and regulations gaps

• Toxicity in open environments

• End-of-Life (EOL) challenges

• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) obstacles

3. Collaborative Problem-Solving

• Participate in focused discussions

• Examine policies and research needed to resolve concerns ober bio-based and biodegradable materials

4. Wrap-Up
Reflect on the day’s insights and map out actionable steps for impactful change.