The USDA National Policy Summit on Bioplastics was a pivotal initiative set for 2024 that aims to foster the adoption of bio-based materials, specifically targeting the pressing issue of plastic waste. In collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), this summit brought together key policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to explore effective policy pathways for accelerating the uptake of sustainable materials, including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).