Biobased materials
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Biobased building is moving beyond the experimental phase
In the Dutch region of West Brabant, a lot of effort has been put into the…
“The European bioeconomy needs faster and bolder actions”
The US, India and China are diving fully into the opportunities that biomanufacturing offers for producing…
The comeback of biomaterials: a sustainable solution to conventional plastics
Biobased materials and consumer goods have long been a part of our daily lives. From the…
Discussing our zero waste future with student innovators during the ReThink Waste Challenge
The student teams competing in the ReThink Waste Challenge have received essential advice from industry experts.…
“Everybody wants biobased feedstocks”
Bio-based raw materials already exist and they are emerging. Especially in construction, it is no longer…
“The circular mattress is no longer a dream, the circular polyester textile chain is becoming reality”
Royal Auping will be building a new automated production line for circular customised mattresses in Deventer,…
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“Use first-generation biomass for chemical and climate targets”
The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) urges European policymakers to pave the way for the full use…
Dutch real estate sector sets strict CO₂ limits on building materials
On 15 September 2025, thirteen leading institutional real estate managers and housing associations in the Netherlands…
3 Weeks until Tech Tour Circular 2025
Just three weeks left until the Tech Tour Circular 2025 event takes place in Ghent. It…
Lower environmental costs thanks to biobased building materials
Biobased building materials can reduce the environmental impact of the construction of a house by 18…
Industry calls for uniform assessment of carbon footprint biobased products
Fourteen industry associations in the chemicals, plastics and construction materials industries are calling on the European…
More biofuels needed to make Netherlands climate neutral
The Netherlands can be climate neutral by 2050 without adjusting its economic structure, according to new…
