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Limburg ecosystem foundation for a circular biobased future
As part of the '5 Years Source B Special', Agro & Chemie has published an infographic…
‘EU needs a Renewable Materials Directive’
The European Commission should develop a EU Renewable Materials Directive, similar to the one existing for…
WaSeaBi aims for better utilization of aquatic biomass
Aquatic biomass is an undervalued sidestream of considerable size in Europe: around 1.5 million tonnes per…
‘Nuclear power helps achieve sustainable energy goals’
'Alongside renewables, nuclear energy can make a significant contribution to achieving sustainable energy goals and enhancing…
Catalisti seeking industrial partners for ‘Surf Safari’
The Flemish spearhead cluster for chemistry and plastics Catalisti is looking for industrial partners for the…
Centre stage for biomedical bioplastics
Developments in the field of (bio) plastics for medical applications are central during the Brightlands Rolduc…
Joint European vision for a circular bio-society
On behalf of 15 parties from the European bio-economy, the Bio-Based Industries Consortium (BIC) has launched…
Green hydrogen plant in Delfzijl possibly scaled up to 60MW
The 20 MW installation for the production of a green hydrogen in Delfzijl may become three…
Nouryon announces 2019 Imagine Chemistry winners
Surfactants derived from plants, eco-friendly membranes, and miniature sensors were among the eight winning ideas in…
DAB raises € 2 mio to commercialize bioreactor technology
DAB, a spin-off from TU Delft, has raised € 2 million in Series A financing from…
BBI JU celebrates 100th project
The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) grant agreements for 18 new projects under the 2018…
Catalisti day focuses on Flemish Moonshot program
The Flemish Moonshot program of € 400 is a central topic during the upcoming Catalisti members…
Battle of the Pitches at Catalisti Day
Catalisti members who have an innovation idea or project proposal that could enhance or promote sustainability…
Renewable energy capacity growth stalled in 2018
After nearly two decades of strong annual growth, the growth of renewables around the world flattened…
“Strategy needed for renewable carbon”
The biobased economy must become part of an overarching renewable carbon strategy. To make that possible,…
RoadToBio Roadmap a practical toolkit for entrepreneurs
The BBI JU project RoadToBio was completed this week with the publication of a Roadmap, aimed…
‘Degradable’ plastic bags still not gone after 3 years
Biodegradable plastic bags can still be used after three years in nature to carry heavy groceries,…
VIB gets permit to continue CRISPR maize field trial
The Flemish Institute for Biotechnology VIB has received a permit for continuing a field trial with…
ECOR wins the Natural Fibertastic Award 2019
Gerard Paanakker received the Natural Fibertastic Award 2019 on behalf of ECOR BV on 18 April,…
Sun protection creams based on bioplastics
Italy-based company Bio-on and Unilever have introduced a new range of sun protection creams made from…