Conventional biofuels in respects of sustainable development

The aim of this paper was to discuss the issues related to conventional biofuels in the context of the sustainable development concept. The most important legal regulations which aim is ensuring their sustainable production was presented. The literature review was conducted in three dimensions – ecological, economic and social. Theoretically, conventional biofuels are in line with discussed idea, but in reality they are controversial. As a consequence, the current EU directives aim is to reduce their use and support the transition to advanced biofuels.