The latest version of the Guidelines for Sustainable Bioplastics is now available. The full document and an executive summary are available for download on this site. The Guidelines outline goals and a present a roadmap for improving the sustainability of bioplastics. They address key issues in the bioplastics lifecycle, as well as the best practices for achieving sustainability with bioplastics. The Guidelines are currently being implemented by such diverse organizations as Whole Foods, the Rynel Corp., and the Maine Bioplastics Council. The Guidelines are also being used as the foundation for the development of "Biospecs": Purchasing Specifications for Sustainable Bioplastic Products for the Food Service Ware Industry.
The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative is a network of organizations working together to spur the introduction and use of biomaterials that are sustainable from cradle to cradle. The Collaborative seeks to advance the development and diffusion of sustainable biomaterials by creating sustainability guidelines, engaging markets, and promoting policy initiatives.