{"id":154307,"date":"2024-11-25T07:37:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=154307"},"modified":"2024-11-22T16:14:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:14:53","slug":"bio-based-products-certification-eu-webinar-highlights-collaborative-path-toward-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/bio-based-products-certification-eu-webinar-highlights-collaborative-path-toward-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Bio-based products certification: Webinar highlights collaborative path toward sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/27-november-2024-i-advancing-bio-based-products-certification-a-collaborative-path-towards-sustainability-eu-webinar-696x392-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/27-november-2024-i-advancing-bio-based-products-certification-a-collaborative-path-towards-sustainability-eu-webinar-696x392-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/27-november-2024-i-advancing-bio-based-products-certification-a-collaborative-path-towards-sustainability-eu-webinar-696x392-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/27-november-2024-i-advancing-bio-based-products-certification-a-collaborative-path-towards-sustainability-eu-webinar-696x392-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/27-november-2024-i-advancing-bio-based-products-certification-a-collaborative-path-towards-sustainability-eu-webinar-696x392-1-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Scheduled for November 27, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 CET, the event promises critical insights into challenges and opportunities within the bio-based sector, spotlighting innovative tools and metrics aimed at enhancing sustainability. Registration is free but mandatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organised under the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/biorecer.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BioReCer project<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a key initiative funded by the Horizon Europe programme \u2013 the webinar will explore solutions to strengthen certification schemes for bio-based feedstocks and products derived from biological waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to increase industry and consumer acceptance while boosting the competitiveness of Europe\u2019s bio-based economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core themes of the webinar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will focus on critical advancements and insights for the sector, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BioReCer Standardization Toolkit<\/strong>: A deep dive into the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/biorecer.eu\/standardization-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BioReCer standardization toolkit<\/a>, a comprehensive resource designed to maximize the sustainability of bio-based products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biomass Utilisation Factor<\/strong>: The introduction of the<strong>&nbsp;Biomass Utilisation Factor<\/strong>&nbsp;will offer participants a unified metric that combines cascading use and production efficiency, serving as a key indicator to assess the circularity of bio-based materials within the broader circular bioeconomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy\u00a0recommendations for the EU<\/strong>: With the European elections behind us, the webinar will outline actionable policy recommendations for the incoming EU Institutions. These recommendations are vital to shaping long-term strategies that align with global sustainability goals and drive innovation in the bio-based economy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eu01web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_wxAtqCC1SUiB668KNb6STw#\/registration\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eu01web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_wxAtqCC1SUiB668KNb6STw#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to register for the event now.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engaging stakeholders for a sustainable bioeconomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BioReCer project thrives on the active participation of a wide range of stakeholders, including bio-based feedstock producers, processors, certification bodies, policymakers, scientists, and consumer advocates. The webinar will offer a platform to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the project\u2019s achievements and ongoing progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how new tools like the BioReCer toolkit and the Biomass Utilisation Factor can impact certification schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide feedback that could influence the project\u2019s future direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration is essential to advancing the EU\u2019s transition to a circular and sustainable bioeconomy. By fostering dialogue among research institutions, standardisation bodies, and industrial leaders, the webinar seeks to encourage an effective exchange of knowledge and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The growing economic impact of the bioeconomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bioeconomy is a vital component of Europe\u2019s innovation landscape, generating a production value of \u20ac1,751bn across the EU\u2019s four largest economies: France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This contributes 8.4% of total economic output. Spain and Italy lead in relative contributions at 11% and 10%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rapid growth encompasses traditional sectors like agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, as well as downstream industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and bioplastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bioeconomy also incorporates renewable energy, biofuels, and waste management under the circular economy framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BioReCer project has highlighted these dynamics through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/biorecer.eu\/project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four regional case studies<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fish cannery waste and wastewater treatment sludge in Galicia, Spain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban waste management in Lombardia, Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural residues in Central Macedonia, Greece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forestry industry byproducts in V\u00e4sternorrland, Sweden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/biorecer-project-certifying-the-sustainability-of-biological-resources-in-the-forest-industry\/47739\/\">These case studies showcase practical applications of bio-based solutions<\/a>&nbsp;in diverse sectors, advancing sustainability and circularity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-1024x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154309\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5.0945273631840795;width:763px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-1024x201.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-300x59.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-150x29.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-768x151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies-400x78.jpg 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/11\/biorecer-four-case-studies.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shaping the future of bio-based products certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The webinar will underscore the importance of robust certification schemes in promoting bio-based products. Tools like the BioReCer toolkit and metrics such as the Biomass Utilisation Factor are pivotal in ensuring the sustainability of these materials while addressing the needs of the entire value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stakeholders are also encouraged to register as members of the BioResources Stakeholders Platform (BRSP) at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/biorecer.eu\/brsp\/\">biorecer.eu\/brsp<\/a>&nbsp;to stay engaged with developments in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By participating in this event, attendees will contribute to a collaborative effort to position Europe as a leader in the global bio-based economy. 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