Bioplastics can be mechanically, chemically, or organically recyclable. Some bioplastics also have the property of naturally biodegrading without leaving microplastics for future generations. Plastic packaging issues are accumulating worldwide. How can these new materials contribute to reducing the CO2 footprint, environmental impact, or accumulation of microplastics? And what about the new National Circular Plastic Standard legislation? Symposium ‘Bioplastics & Verpakkingen’