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“We have started harvesting”
Shared Research Centre Biorizon will celebrate its 10th anniversary on 29 and 30 November with the…
Growing interest in natural fibers
Natural fibers are getting more and more attention. For example as an insulation material, as a…
“Emotional connection to biomaterials”
"Cradle-to-Cradle is a naive concept; raw materials that are 100% recyclable are more likely to be…
Zoomland viaduct: bio-based showcase across the motorway
Field voles, pine martens and foxes already know where the Zoomland viaduct is. The Brabant Landscape…
Fryslân gets a 66 metre-long moveable bicycle bridge made from biocomposite
The existing moveable traffic bridge over the Van Harinxma Canal at Ritsumasyl, consisting of a steel…
An eye to the future
The Biobased Delta recently published its 2018–2020 long-term plan. This plan mainly looks to the future.…
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Natural fibres make cars and buses lightweight and safe
Native bast plants such as flax and hemp can make cars and buses more durable and…
High-tech bridge built with flax and bio-resin
Flax has been used for thousands of years for clothing, sacks or robust ship ropes. However,…
Dutch artist and Polestar develop new biocomposite
Dutch artist Thijs Biersteker (The Woven Studio) and the Swedish car brand Polestar have developed a…
Building a circular bio-based speedboat from flax, basalt and biocomposites
Young inventor Yoni de Munter from Belgium is building the world's first circular biobased speedboat with…
Agro-based Tiny House overcomes thresholds for biobased house building
With the opening of the 'agro-based' Tiny House in Emmen, the Interreg VA project 'Biobased House…
UK develops standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics
The UK Government wants to develop standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics. It is seeking…
