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Growing interest in natural fibers
Natural fibers are getting more and more attention. For example as an insulation material, as a…
Bio-economy connects the Ems-Dollart Region
‘The bio-economy doesn’t stop at national borders, and neither does climate change.’ That was what Henk…
Weak links threaten biobased and circular chains
If the circular and biobased economy are to be successful on a large scale, then everything…
“Emotional connection to biomaterials”
"Cradle-to-Cradle is a naive concept; raw materials that are 100% recyclable are more likely to be…
‘Our research has impact’
For most petroleum-based materials, it is possible to invent biobased alternatives with similar or even better…
Cross-border cooperation in biobased materials
Imagine you could get tobacco plants to make elastin-like proteins with the properties of spider silk.…
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Six innovations nominated for ‘Renewable material of the year 2023’
Six new materials have been nominated from a total of 30 entries for the 'Renewable Materials…
Covestro opens Dutch headquarters in Geleen
Today (24 March), chemical company Covestro opens its new Dutch headquarters at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus…
Tetra Pak launches advanced research into biobased food packaging
Tetra Pak has started pioneering research aimed at advancing the sustainability of fibre-based food packaging. This…
Sustainable chemicals and materials of the future, made from biomass
Just before carnival begins, the annual G-STIC sustainability conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro,…
Dutch cabinet to boost biobased building
The Dutch government is going to encourage building with bio-based raw materials in the coming years.…
Optimal use of grass in the circular economy
Cut grass from roadsides and nature reserves is a good usable biocommodity. Commissioned by the Circular…
