Mission
To promote sustainable, circular solutions through plant-based products.
Goals
The Plant Based Products Council works to guide the evolving global economy toward innovation and growth through the development and adoption of plant-based consumer products and packaging. We aim to foster economic resilience and expand market opportunities by leveraging resources to create competitive and efficient alternatives to traditional materials. Our organization seeks to:
- Raise public awareness of the significant economic benefits and market potential of plant-based products.
- Foster collaboration between business, government, and non-profits to drive innovation and economic growth within the bio-based sector.
- Advocate for policies that support investment, innovation, and market expansion for plant-based products.
Annual Report
PBPC’s 2023 Annual Report highlights our advocacy, policy, and communications accomplishments of 2023. Learn about our commitment to working with our partners, members, and stakeholders to advance the plant-based products industry.
Members
PBPC membership includes businesses large and small, from across the globe, who are committed to advancing the bioeconomy. PBPC members come from all links in the plant-based product supply chain: feedstock suppliers, polymer manufacturers, product manufacturers, companies addressing their packaging sustainability, waste management companies, and consultancies focused on waste diversion, bioeconomy, and sustainable development.
Board of Directors
The PBPC Board of Directors guides our organization and makes decisions regarding organizational and programmatic matters, along with approving the annual operating budget.
Staff
The PBPC staff is a team of industry leaders and experts who work closely with our member companies, advisory council, and strategic partners to advance the growth of the plant-based products industry.
Advisory Board
In addition to its membership, the PBPC features an Advisory Board consisting of leading environmental organizations, academics and NGOs, reflecting our organization’s commitment to collaboration.
Californians Against Waste
Environmental Law Institute
GreenBlue
International Conservation Caucus Foundation
Iowa State University – Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC)
Larta Institute
University of California, Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
PBPC Alliances
Strategic alliances are key to building a sustainable future. PBPC works with like-minded coalitions to create change necessary to build a circular bioeconomy.