Bioplastics Week

KEY DATES

2026 Daily Themes September 28 - October 4 Each year, the Bioplastics Division identifies key themes to spotlight throughout Bioplastics Week. These themes highlight important topics, trends, and opportunities across the bioplastics industry and can serve as a helpful framework for planning your content. Participants are encouraged to use them as inspiration for their posts while also sharing additional perspectives, resources, and stories that support the broader conversation.

May 31, 2024 Nomination period opens

August 2, 2024 Nomination period closes

August 5 – 16, 2024 Nominations are judged

Week of August 19, 2024 Winner is notified

October 7 – 11, 2024 Winner is announced during Bioplastics Week

TBA Winner is presented at a future PLASTICS sustainability event

View the Official Rules of the Award Program

Monday 9/28 Bioplastics 101 Kick off the week with the fundamentals. Through engaging videos, infographics, and expert resources, participants will gain a clear understanding of what bioplastics are, how they are made, and the role they can play in a more sustainable materials economy.

Tuesday 9/29 Composting & Organics Recovery Explore how certified compostable plastics can support food waste diversion and organics recycling. Featuring real-world examples from composters, farmers, researchers, and communities, this day highlights the opportunities and challenges of integrating compostable materials into existing systems.

Wednesday 9/30 Biobased Feedstocks & Biomass Balance Discover how renewable feedstocks are helping diversify plastics production. Learn about biobased and bio-attributed materials, biomass balance approaches, and ongoing efforts to expand recognition of innovative biobased solutions through various programs.

Thursday 10/1 Policy & Market Access Policies can help shape the future of sustainable materials. This day examines how bioplastics are represented within emerging regulations, from extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks to other public policy developments that influence market adoption and growth.

2024 Supporters We strive to engage with representatives from all segments of the bioplastics industry to help amplify the messaging of Bioplastics Week. These Supporters are companies and organizations that collaborate with the Bioplastics Division on educational content creation and develop content of their own to share throughout the week. They also broaden the scope of this campaign by encouraging their network of peers to participate.

To participate, follow the event hashtag #BioplasticsWeek. Post, like, and share content throughout the week!

PLASTICS’ Bioplastics Division will host the 10th-annual Bioplastics Week from September 28-October 4, 2026. This is a social media campaign created to increase visibility for bioplastics by driving digital conversations via social media posts that feature materials such as infographics, reports, blog posts, and videos. Having multiple industry representatives post using the uniting hashtag, #BioplasticsWeek, allows for this messaging to reach a much larger audience than would be possible through individual posts.

11th Annual Bioplastics Week

Over the course of our 11 years, Bioplastics Week has reached millions of unique viewers with our messaging. The educational materials created by us, our Bioplastics Division, and other participating organizations have been effective in highlighting the important environmental and economic benefits bioplastics offer. We encourage all that are within or are impacted by the bioplastics industry to participate this year to grow this impact even more!

Campaign Reach

Join in by sharing what you know about bioplastics! Use both company and individual accounts to share content about all things bioplastics. Use the hashtag #BioplasticsWeek and tag PLASTICS! Posts can include educational content about material or product innovations, applications for bioplastics, barriers and opportunities for growth, how to dispose of bioplastic products properly to keep them in the circular economy…the list goes on!

How to Participate

Follow the hashtag on #BioplasticsWeek LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook to learn about bioplastics!

#BioplasticsWeek

Each morning of Bioplastics Week, we’ll be sending out an email to recap the top posts from the day before and give an overview of what to expect and how to engage for the upcoming day. Sign up to stay informed!

We Love Bioplastics!

Friday 10/2 Why Companies Are Choosing Bioplastics From reducing life-cycle emissions to expanding end-of-life options and diversifying material supply chains, companies are adopting bioplastics for a variety of reasons. Explore real-world applications and the benefits bioplastics can offer across industries.

Saturday 10/3 Innovation in Action Celebrate the latest advancements in bioplastics technology and applications. Featuring the 2026 Innovation in Bioplastics Award and compelling case studies, this day showcases how companies are solving performance, functionality, and sustainability challenges through innovation.

Sunday 10/4 Industry Collaborations Progress happens when organizations work together. The final day highlights partnerships, educational programs, industry initiatives, and cross-sector collaborations that are advancing the development, adoption, and understanding of bioplastics.