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Europe must prove that it can scale up biobased innovation
The biobased economy in Europe is at a tipping point. This became clear during Tech Tour…
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…
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€170.7 million for advancing Europe’s bio-economy
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has published its work programme for 2026, unveiling…
‘Financial and regulatory support for the biobased revolution in Europe should improve’
Europe risks missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the global shift to sustainable manufacturing unless it…
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…
