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The future of bioplastics in packaging
The market for biobased packaging is growing steadily, but for now remains stuck at a share…
Biobased textiles are gaining ground
The textile industry is at a turning point. While global demand for fibres continues to rise,…
Achieving leadership in the global bioeconomy
Europe needs to pick up the pace with the bioeconomy now that other parts of the…
‘A completely different perspective than from the lab’
Once again, a French student team has won European finals of BISC-E. In this annual competition,…
‘New functionalities, new benefits and new solutions’
Wuppertal in Germany hosted the Tech Tour Bio Based Industries 2024 Programme in November, one day…
AI as a game changer for the bio-based industries
The recent popularity of tools like ChatGPT has led to hype around the use of AI…
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Bioplastics in packaging reaching a tipping point
The market for biobased packaging is on the verge of a breakthrough. Innovation, new materials and…
EU presents new Bioeconomy Strategy
On 27 November, the European Commission presented its new Bioeconomy Strategy, a strategic framework designed to…
CIRCLE Flagship marks breakthrough in circular biorefinery
Can an existing biogas plant be transformed into a modern biorefinery that produces lactic acid and…
Student team Sea to Skin wins Dutch BISC-E with UV protector made from seaweed
The Dutch final of the Bio-based Student Innovation Challenge – Europe (BISC-E) 2025 was won by…
EU paving the way for a more sustainable textile sector
The textile industry, frequently criticised for its "fast fashion" practices and vast waste mountains, stands on…
CBE JU awards nearly €200 Million to 30 new projects
CBE JU has allocated a total of €197.5 million in grants to develop new, innovative circular…
