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6 February 20254 February 2025

Consumer Concerns: Certification and Eco-Labels

3-CO Factsheet addresses key concerns related to eco-labels and product certifications that can impact consumer behaviour and foster a change towards bio-based products


6 November 202430 October 2024

Towards a sustainable and circular economy

The Netherlands have formulated the far-stretched goal to be entirely circular by 2050 - Utrecht University researchers listed the results and dilemmas


22 July 202417 July 2024

Bacterial glitter: New findings open up possibilities for sustainable color technologies

An international research team of the Cluster of Excellence ‘Balance of the Microverse' has investigated the mechanism that makes bacteria reflect light without using pigments


Schillernde Bakterien: Neue Erkenntnisse eröffnen Chancen für nachhaltige Farbtechnologien

Ein internationales Forschungsteam des Exzellenzclusters "Balance of the Microverse" hat den Mechanismus untersucht, der Bakterien dazu bringt, Licht zu reflektieren, ohne Pigmente zu verwenden


17 June 202411 June 2024

Fungus breaks down ocean plastic

A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the scientific journal Science of the Total Environment. They expect that many more plastic degrading fungi are living in deeper parts of the ocean


22 May 202421 May 2024

Roadmap to a carbon-neutral refinery by 2050

Towards the sustainable production of future fuels, chemicals and materials


12 April 20247 April 2024

Algae asphalt paves way for cleaner roads

60 million tons of hot-mix asphalt pavement laid on the road each year in the US alone and the scale of the asphalt hazard is likely to be enormous


10 April 202415 April 2024

Best practices in sustainability communication

What brands and label holders need to know


21 February 202421 February 2024

Bio-based innovations for industrial applications: stakeholder event on 24 April 2024 in Brussels presents latest breakthroughs and key findings from research on circular bio-based solutions

Organised by two EU-funded research projects, CHAMPION and PERFECOAT, this stakeholder event is dedicated to the latest developments in bio-based solutions for a variety of materials such as coatings, paints, adhesives and detergents


27 March 202322 March 2023

Fungus points the way to stronger, more lightweight materials

The tinder fungus’s newly discovered properties are inspiring biodegradable alternatives to current plastics and other materials


Pilz weist Weg zu stärkeren, leichteren Werkstoffen

Die neu entdeckten Eigenschaften des Zunderschwamms bieten Inspiration zu biologisch abbaubaren Alternativen für gängige Kunststoffe und andere Materialien


2 March 202327 February 2023

The global warming potential and the material utility of PET and bio-based PEF bottles over multiple recycling trips

Recent results show that deposit-based recycling systems significantly reduce the cumulative cradle-to-grave net GHG emissions for both bottle types


1 February 20231 February 2023

Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO Projekt

Im 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


23 December 202220 December 2022

The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2022 is Tom van Aken, CEO Avantium

The most innovative bioeconomy CEO 2022 is Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, the Dutch company that is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry


16 December 202213 December 2022

From climate problem to climate opportunity

Circular bioplastics offer solution for climate crisis and growing resource consumption


8 September 20222 September 2022

Difficulties in lignin valorization

Although this resource is in ample supply, its isolation technology and treatment pose formidable problems


13 June 20228 June 2022

4 M€ grant to accelerate innovation on solar fuels and chemicals, and to support the transition toward a fossil-free EU economy

Under the umbrella of the SUNERGY pan-European initiative, the newly funded SUNER-C programme will strengthen the solar fuels and chemicals community within Europe


16 December 202113 December 2021

Advances in converting CO2 into polymers

Sreeparna Das, independent specialist consultant to the chemicals industry and contributor to materials database Matmatch, outlines some key advancements in the market


11 June 202116 June 2021

Avantium and Roelofs construct the world’s first test road with lignin produced in the Netherlands

The 250-metre-long lignin-based test road will be constructed in the north of the Netherlands, on the N987 between Siddeburen and Wagenborgen


10 June 202116 June 2021

1000 Rivers Emit Nearly 80% of Riverine Plastic Pollution into Worlds Oceans, Newly Published Research Shows

One Percent of Rivers Worldwide, Including Many Small and Medium-Sized Rivers, Represent the Largest Contributors of Ocean Plastic; New Research Challenges Previous Estimations


18 May 20219 September 2021

The need for bio-based carbon in a sustainable future – Studies on support to R&I policy in the area of bio-based products and services

“Carbon Economy” project illustrates the role of bioeconomy in a low fossil carbon economy for Europe, today and in the future.


2 February 202128 January 2021

World first: Bio-asphalt road in Vlissingen put into use

The fact that the Netherlands is leading the way in making road construction more sustainable is partly due to the unique collaboration of partners


29 January 20219 September 2021

Scientists create coatings from nature

UG and AkzoNobel join forces to develop the green chemistry of the future


19 October 202017 October 2020

Dutch Zeeland premieres with first stretch of road paved with bio-asphalt

Next Friday the first stretch of road will be constructed in Vlissingen with asphalt that uses plant-based material called lignin to replace petroleum-based bitumen


15 April 20209 September 2021

How the chemical industry can meet the climate goals

ETH researchers analysed various possibilities for reducing the net CO2 emissions of the chemical industry to zero. Their conclusion? The chemical industry can in fact have a carbon-​neutral future


Wie die chemische Industrie die Klimaziele erreichen kann

ETH-​Forschende analysierten verschiedene Möglichkeiten, die Netto-​CO2-​Emissionen der chemischen Industrie auf null zu reduzieren. Die Wissenschaftler kommen zum Schluss: Eine CO2-​neutrale chemische Industrie ist möglich


4 July 20192 July 2019

What Makes for Successful Innovation?

Innovation is essential when developing an economy, but what differentiates innovations that make the grade?


25 April 20199 September 2021

Kick-off for designing a gigawatt electrolysis plant

Towards sustainable production of hydrogen on an industrial scale


Niederlande planen Gigawatt-Elektrolyseur

Nachhaltige Herstellung von Wasserstoff im industriellen Maßstab geplant


5 September 20184 September 2018

Deadline for climate action – Act strongly before 2035 to keep warming below 2°C

Humanity may be nearing the point of no return for climate action, according to new study


22 June 201820 June 2018

Book review: “Knowledge-Driven Developments in the Bioeconomy: Technological and Economic Perspectives”

Six bioeconomy-leading universities aim is to advance research and international cooperation in the field


Rezension: “Knowledge-Driven Developments in the Bioeconomy: Technological and Economic Perspectives”

Sechs auf dem Bereich der Bioökonomie führende Universitäten wollen Forschung und internationale Kooperation in diesem Bereich vorantreiben


17 November 201715 November 2017

Lab-grown leather and spider silk are the future of your wardrobe

Burgeoning startups are hacking cells to create ‘unnatural’ and ‘smart’ clothing


16 January 201713 January 2017

A EU project for efficient algae cultivation integrated into wastewater treatment

Turning waste and emissions into a biological resource is the main goal of the Climate-KIC co-funded Microalgae Biorefinery 2.0 project


20 September 201619 September 2016

Can We Get Rid of Palm Oil?

Technical and financial support for land-users to adopt sustainable land-use practices in the cultivation of palm oil is largely missing


12 January 20167 January 2016

Dutch Consortium invests towards sustainable chemistry

ARC CBBC will focus on tackling important energy and chemistry issues


10 December 20159 December 2015

NCC-FOAM Project Ramps-up Production with New Pilot-scale Manufacturing Cell

New, batch-based, manufacturing cell allowing significant quantities to be manufactured


25 September 201524 September 2015

Your next car could be made of fungus

Viable eco-friendly replacement could make its way into your car soon


25 August 201524 August 2015

Just how environmentally friendly are biobased materials actually?

Wageningen UR: biobased materials production must become more energy efficient


21 August 201518 August 2015

Just how environmentally friendly are bio-based materials actually?

To answer that question, researchers at Wageningen UR embarked in 2012 on the Biobased Performance Materials (BPM) project SUSTAIN - Three years later, their most important conclusion: bio-based materials production must become more energy efficient!


29 June 201526 June 2015

LEGO commits $150M to search for sustainable alternative plastics

$150 million, 100+ employees, a new sustainable materials center, and a commitment to move off fossil fuels dependency by 2030


6 May 20155 May 2015

FrieslandCampina and Elopak are setting the standard with new bio-based milk carton

Most sustainable beverage carton ever on Dutch market


4 May 20151 May 2015

Study into Dutch ‘plastic soup’ launched following STW investment

New project with scientists from Wageningen UR and Utrecht University to develop new methods and acquiring knowledge on plastic pollution


17 April 201516 April 2015

SCOPE report on bioenergy and sustainability: Bridging the gaps

Authors highlight recommendations for policy and deployment of bioenergy options


26 February 201526 February 2015

Myco Design Lab: art meets industry in mycelium

All you can do with mycelium, fungi, threads or hyphae...!


13 February 201512 February 2015

Großes nachhaltiges EU-Rohstoffpotential für Biokraftstoffe

Niederländische Studie belegt: Mehr Klimaschutz, keine negativen Effekte


12 February 201511 February 2015

DSM Bio-based Products & Services: Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide

Company focusing on enabling technology in biofuels and bio-based chemicals, materials made from renewable biomas


26 January 201512 February 2015

Utrecht research: Increased biofuel production without indirect effects possible

Dutch University experts to propose a number of measures to prevent indirect effects


6 October 20143 October 2014

Reverdia adds licensing to biosuccinium™ portfolio

More customers to benefit from company's experience in technology and application development


21 January 201420 January 2014

EU could cut emissions by 40 percent at moderate cost

Upscaling greenhouse-gas emissions reduction from the current 20 percent by 2020 to 40 percent by 2030 would be likely to cost less than an additional 0.7 percent of economic activity

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