The Biodegradable Plastics Association

The Biodegradable Plastics Association

The Biodegradable Plastics Association (BPA) is a specialized lobbying firm dedicated to promoting oxo-biodegradable plastic technology. Their mission is to provide authoritative information to help enhance understanding of this technology and its potential environmental benefits. BPA advocates for the recognition and certification of oxo-biodegradable products within the EU legislative frameworks, aiming to contribute to reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment. The association actively engages with EU institutions, aiming to influence policies and regulations on plastics, waste management, and sustainability, particularly under directives such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and Single Use Plastics Directive. BPA focuses on creating transparent certification standards and educating stakeholders about the differentiation between biodegradable and conventional plastics, supporting the Circular Economy goals of the EU. Since its registration in the EU Transparency Register, BPA has positioned itself as a key player in lobbying for sustainable bio-based alternatives, working closely with scientific bodies and industry entities to advance its agenda, thereby shaping future standards and practices related to plastic degradation and environmental impact within the European Union.

  • Accredited with EU Transparency Register since registration number 370641927438-79

  • Type: Not-for-profit organization limited by guarantee

  • Mission: Promote oxo-biodegradable plastic technology and environmental protection

  • Activities: Lobbying on EU legislation concerning plastic waste and biodegradability standards

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  • Environment and sustainability

  • Waste management and recycling

  • Chemical and plastic regulations

  • BPA networks with similar bio-based and biodegradable plastics associations, such as the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)

  • Collaborates with scientific institutions and environmental NGOs engaged in plastics regulation and bioeconomy promotion

  • Coordinates with EU policy bodies and stakeholders involved in Circular Economy initiatives

  • Annual lobbying expenditure since registration (approximate):

    • 2019: €20,000 – €40,000

    • 2020: €20,000 – €40,000

    • 2021: €20,000 – €40,000

    • 2022: €40,000 – €60,000

    • 2023: €40,000 – €60,000

  • Expenditure shows a steady increase aligned with expanding lobbying activities and EU policy developments on plastics

  • Registered to lobby the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union on environmental and waste-related policies

  • Engages in inter-institutional dialogue on plastics legislation and sustainability standards

  • Holds regular meetings with EU policymakers from the European Commission’s DG Environment and DG GROW

  • Participated in stakeholder consultations on Packaging Waste Directive revisions, Single Use Plastics Directive, and Circular Economy Action Plan initiatives

  • Meetings are documented in the EU Transparency Register for the period from registration until June 2025, totaling approximately 20 formal engagements