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See allIKEA switches to biobased adhesives for board production
To reduce the climate footprint of board materials, IKEA will replace all fossil-based adhesives with biobased…
Biobased chemicals may lead to a breakthrough in cement recycling
The production of concrete causes 7% of total global CO2 emissions. These emissions can be significantly…
Sensors help make chemistry more sustainable
In the Netherlands, the top sectors ChemistryNL, Holland High Tech, Top Sector ICT - Team Dutch…
‘Uniform label for sustainable products needed’
A unambiguous hallmark is needed for sustainable Dutch products, says the Consumer & Market Authority (ACM)…
Lactips raises € 13 mio for ‘edible’ bioplastic
Lactips, the French company specialized in producing an edible and water soluble bioplastic, has raised €…
UK scientists develop new PLA recycling method
Bioplastics, made from polylactic acid (PLA) are becoming increasingly common in consumer products. Although PLA is…