Ninth Annual Bioplastics Week
PLASTICS’ Bioplastics Division will host the ninth-annual Bioplastics Week from October 7- 11, 2024. 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.
#BioplasticsWeek
Follow the hashtag on #BioplasticsWeek LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook to learn about bioplastics!
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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!
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How to Participate
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!
Campaign Reach
In 2023, our messaging, and that of other participants, reached over 2 million viewers! We encourage all that are within or are impacted by the bioplastics industry to participate this year to grow this reach even more.
We Love Bioplastics!
2024 Daily Themes
October 7 - 11
Each year, the Bioplastics Division identifies 5 major themes to focus on throughout Bioplastics Week.
These themes can also act as a guideline for your posts as well! You can use them as a way to organize information you want to push out and feel free to go beyond these themes in your posts as well!
Monday
Advancing Biobased
Consumer and brand interest in biobased bioplastics is growing, driven by the environmental and sustainability benefits these materials offer. Bioplastic manufacturers are increasingly investing in biobased feedstocks to expand the production and application of bioplastics.
On Monday of Bioplastics Week 2024, we’ll explore the significant strides being made in the biobased plastics industry, focusing on the development of new feedstocks and polymers. We’ll also highlight how manufacturers are leading the charge to scale up supply, meeting the growing demand for biobased solutions.
Tuesday
Optimizing Circularity
Bioplastics have multiple different circular end of life options, depending on the polymer and application. Collection of bioplastics for recycling and composting is inconsistent around the US.
Tuesday’s content will center around challenges and opportunities for increasing the rate at which bioplastics reach their intended circular end of life option.
Wednesday
Bioplastics Breakthroughs
Though there are challenges presenting barriers to bioplastics, this industry has promising growth potential. There is a lot to be excited about within this space.
Tune in on Wednesday to learn more and to hear the announcement of the 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Winner!
Thursday
Bioplastics' Sustainable Edge
Bioplastics have a plethora of sustainability attributes. From carbon emission reduction, to incentivizing plant growth, to aiding in food waste diversion, and even offering medical benefits in certain applications.
On Thursday, we will delve into these benefits and why companies are choosing to invest in bioplastics to reach their sustainability goals.
Friday
Case Studies and New Frontiers
Where and how are bioplastics being used?
And what new markets are opening up to bioplastics?
To wrap up Bioplastics Week 2024, we’ll be sharing case studies on where bioplastics have been successful.
KEY DATES
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
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!