The use of lignin as filler in HDPE and PP has been studied using a number of common additives for improving the adhesion between filler particles and the matrix. Poly(ethylene oxide) and a copolymer of maleic acid and PP produced the best results. On the whole, lignin appears to behave as a low reinforcing filler. The relatively low increase in modulus is due to the low modulus value of the lignin particles (6. 6 GPa). On the other hand, there was no reduction in the breaking stress; in some cases this strength increased. The impact values were moderately high. The modulus values were in agreement with the prediction of the Tsai-Halpin equation.