1 February 20232 February 2023 Strengthening Bio-based Systems Through Concise Consumer Communication – The 3-CO ProjectStarting in February 2023, the new Horizon Europe research project 3-CO aims to improve sustainable consumption, performance and competitiveness in Europe’s bio-based systems by focusing on consumer-oriented labelling and certification schemes for industrial bio-based products
Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO ProjektIm Februar 2023 startet das Horizon Europe Forschungsprojekt 3-CO, das darauf abzielt, Konsum nachhaltiger zu gestalten und die Leistung und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit europäischer bio-basierter Systeme zu verbessern. Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf verbesserten verbraucherorientierten Kennzeichnungs- und Zertifizierungssysteme für industrielle bio-basierte Produkte
10 November 20228 November 2022ALIGNED, a project to improve environmental assessment in multiple bio-based sectorsBy bringing together scientific and industrial knowledge, the goal of the new collaboration project is to provide a systematic evidence-based methodology for decision-making
29 June 20225 September 2022 Tech4Biowaste co-organises the ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2022’ event in Brussels this SeptemberA one-day event of intense cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking in the heart of Europe: 26 September 2022, 10 am – 5 pm, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
23 July 202120 July 2021Exciting future prospects for biorefineries New EU study describes development paths and outlines strategic roadmap
Spannende Zukunftsperspektiven für Bioraffinerien Neue EU-Studie beschreibt Entwicklungspfade und zeigt Strategiefahrplan auf
8 July 20215 July 2021BIOSWITCH research analyses Irish and Dutch consumer perspectives of bio-based productsThe results show that Irish consumers have a slightly more positive perception of bio-based products than their Dutch counterpart, with 93% of the respondents from Ireland and 81% of the ones from the Netherlands indicating that they prefer to buy bio-based products instead of fossil-based ones
17 June 202116 June 2021EU biorefinery outlook to 2030European Commission's study presents the possible growth until 2030, provides actions required to increase the deployment of chemical and material driven biorefineries in the EU
3 May 202118 June 2021A study identifies the top 50 life and biological sciences and technologies driving innovation in the bio-based sectors in EuropeA consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer ISI identifies the novelties expected to drive innovation in the bio-based sectors in the coming ten years
9 January 20206 January 2020Heizen mit Pyrolyseöl„Residue2Heat“-Workshop präsentierte Forschungsergebnisse
22 November 201919 November 2019BTG and GoodFuels preparing for major investment in bio-refinery to support shipping’s low carbon fuels demandsDutch technology group and sustainable marine fuel pioneer GoodFuels exploring options for joint investment
Pyrolysis Party and who’s the pilot steering the ship?BTG and GoodFuels to invest in world’s 1st marine biofuel refinery based on pyrolysis oil
7 November 20194 November 2019Scientific publication: Pyrolysis oil is a sustainable alternative to creosotes“Life Cycle Assessment on a Biorefinery Approach to Pyrolysis Oil for Wood Modification Treatment”
22 July 201919 July 2019CHP with renewable energyEU research project develops new CHP system for biogenic residuals
4 July 20192 July 2019BTG commissions innovative thermo-chemical fractionation plantImportant step towards the commercialisation of a fast pyrolysis based biorefinery
28 June 201924 June 2019BTG commission world-first fast pyrolysis biorefinery pilot plantNew facility enables the transformation of lignocellulosic biomass such as sunflower seed husks into a huge range of products
13 June 201911 June 2019Study identifies most promising feedstocks for pyrolysis based biorefineryA shortlist of 10 feedstocks were studied, focusing on residues from agriculture, food/feed processing and forestry
13 May 20198 May 2019Welcome to the final RoadToBio NewsletterWe will introduce the various parts of the new Roadmap and show your opportunities and advantages to increase the bio-based share in the chemical production
12 April 201912 April 2019Mega-order from Finland for Dutch energy technology100 million euros to be invested in production of sustainable oil
3 April 201928 March 2019Wood treated with wood: Foreco joins Bio4Products to develop bio-based preservativeCompany wants to step into the fencing market with a sustainable alternative: FaunaWood
21 February 201928 April 2019The future of bio-based chemicals in the EU BioeconomyNew JRC study details the potential of bio-based chemicals in EU markets, and estimates their annual growth rate
21 December 201820 December 2018Fast Pyrolysis Technology: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Biomass Technology GroupBert van de Beld from BTG gave this illuminating overview of their fast pyrolysis technology and commercial scale demo plant
6 December 201820 January 2019Welcome to the 12th newsletter of the RoadToBio projectIn this newsletter, we will talk about deliverable D2.4 “Ways to overcome regulatory and acceptance hurdles”, as one piece in the puzzle on our way
22 November 201820 November 2018Bio4Products: Report shows potential for new biorefineries in four European locationsStudy was conducted within the Bio4Products Horizon 2020 project, which is testing the feasibility of a fast pyrolysis based biorefinery concept
7 November 201820 January 2019Welcome to the eleventh RoadToBio newsletterWe are contacting our stakeholders once more to get their views on our findings
26 October 201823 October 2018Bio4Products biomass study published: Virtual Pyrolysis Plant Locations in EuropeAvailability and quality at four potential sites
18 October 201815 October 2018Welcome to the tenth RoadToBio newsletterThis issue to sight results of the analysis of business cases for the nine bio-based chemicals which could represent an opportunity for European chemicals industry
13 August 201820 January 2019Welcome to the ninth RoadToBio newsletterPresentation of the latest events results, asking for your opinion on key barriers for bio-based chemicals and a little dig deeper into the dedicated polymer chemicals
6 July 201820 January 2019Welcome to the eigth RoadToBio newsletterWith this newsletter, we once more want to highlight our work on barriers that oppose an increase of bio-based resources in the chemical industry
8 June 20187 January 2019Welcome to the seventh RoadToBio newsletterIn this newsletter we will present the highlights of our report on the qualitative analysis of stakeholders’ concerns regarding the development of bio-based products
4 May 20187 January 2019Welcome to the sixth RoadToBio newsletterIn this newsletter we will discuss the most promising opportunities for the chemical industry to change from fossil-based to bio-based production
7 April 20187 January 2019Welcome to the fifth RoadToBio newsletterIn this newsletter we present a short summary of our first webinar “The best of two worlds – making chemistry more bio-based”
6 April 20185 April 2018The best of two worlds – making chemistry more bio-basedIn this newsletter we present a short summary of our first webinar “The best of two worlds – making chemistry more bio-based”
6 March 201820 January 2019Welcome to the fourth RoadToBio newsletterThis newsletter to introduce you to a new method for classifying bio-based chemicals under three categories
7 February 201820 January 2019Welcome to the third RoadToBio newsletterThis newsletter to show another important aspect of this roadmap: Opportunities, barriers and hurdles concerning the acceptance of bio-based products
1 February 201820 January 2019Welcome to the second RoadToBio newsletterFirst project report describes a desk study of the opportunities for the chemical industry to introduce more bio-based chemicals into existing value chains
8 January 201820 January 2019Welcome to the first RoadToBio newsletterWe would like to introduce you to a BBI funded project that is already intended to show the chemical industry the way into a more bio-based world
22 December 201720 December 2017Heizen mit Pyrolyseöl aus Restbiomasse hat PotenzialDeutlich geringere Treibhausgasemissionen und Ascherecycling sind möglich
16 November 201716 November 2017 Online toolbox for bio-based procurement to make buyers’ lives easierToolbox is designed to assist public buyers considering alternatives to plastics produced from fossil fuel based materials
Der Online-Werkzeugkoffer, der das Leben von Beschaffern vereinfachtInnProBio-Projekt verfolgt das Ziel, die öffentliche Beschaffung von biobasierten Produkten und Dienstleitungen zu erleichtern
9 October 20176 October 2017 Which implementation strategy is right for bio-based chemicals – drop-in, smart drop-in and dedicated ones?Developing a roadmap for an increasingly bio-based European chemical industry
14 July 20171 June 2018 MArginal Lands for Growing Industrial Crops – Turning a burden into an opportunityEU research project MAGIC kicks off
26 June 201723 June 2017 RoadToBio: Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Europe towards a BioeconomyThe roadmap will specify the benefits for the chemical industry along the path from fossil-based industry towards a bioeconomy to meet the societal needs in 2030
23 November 201621 November 2016 Find the bio-based product for your procurement needsOpen-Bio project launches database showcasing bio-based products for public procurement – Bio-based product suppliers are invited to join the database
10 November 20168 November 2016Was ist die Bioökonomie und wozu brauchen wir sie? Partner für die Kommunikation zur biobasierten Wirtschaft gesucht!Im Projekt BioCannDo wird ein EU-weites Netzwerk für den gesellschaftlichen Dialog zur Bioökonomie aufgebaut
13 October 201612 October 2016Bio4Products: Creating sustainable resources for the process industryDutch research project will bring unique blend of organisations and expertise in collaboration
23 October 201522 October 2015 InnProBio website launched to help promote innovative bio-based productsThe Forum for Bio-Based Innovation in Public Procurement can now be found on the world-wide web
5 June 20153 June 2015Pyrolysis oil production from wood is commercialized in EuropeAt full production new commercial scale fast pyrolysis plant to produce about 76 tons pyrolysis oil per day based on 120 tons woody biomass
15 April 201514 April 2015InnProBio: Europäisches Projekt will biobasierte, innovative Produkte im öffentlichen Einkauf stärkenNeue EU-Beschaffungsrichtlinie bietet mehr Spielräume für nachhaltigen öffentlichen Einkauf