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Relevant policies on bio-based plastics

Explore the EU policy framework and discover how it supports the development of the bio-based plastic sector.

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The European Union employs strategies and directives to ensure that plastics and bio-based plastics are produced, used and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

Current policies, tools and initiativesUpcoming policies

Accelerating Europe’s transition to a circular economy: a pilot for boosting the circularity of plastics

Strategy for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy

European Chemicals Industry Action Plan

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Regulation on waste shipments

Boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU

Ecodesign for sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR)

Communication on a Policy Framework for Bio‐based, Biodegradable, and Compostable Plastics

European industrial strategy

Second Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)

Taxonomy Regulation

Market Surveillance and Compliance Regulation

EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)

Single Use Plastics Directive (EU)

Landfill Directive

Waste Framework Directive

European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy

Circular economy act

New initiative to establish EU-wide end-of-waste criteria for plastic waste

Advanced Materials Act

European Biotech Act II

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Originally Published | Last Updated

26 Jan 2026 | 23 Feb 2026

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