Projects

The bioeconomy sector is one of EU’s largest, employing almost 19 million people and generating an annual turnover in excess of €2 trillion. It is...

Modern chemical building blocks and materials are primarily produced from fossil resources. Switching to a bio-based feedstock model would both...

Bioeconomy has the potential to generate new green jobs in rural and coastal regions. However, the expansion of this sector must be balanced with...

Automotive manufacturers are under growing pressure to either use less fuel or go further on same battery charge. Much of this improved performance...

As the fourth largest industry in the EU, the chemical sector is a crucial contributor to the European economy. However, it relies heavily on fossil...

The need for renewable, eco-friendly materials is driving the increasing demand for bio-based composites. The sector is however facing many challenges...

A significant proportion of used plastics – in some countries more than two-thirds – is either incinerated or sent to landfill; with only a small...

The bio-based economy thrives on integrated value chains that cross sectoral barriers, oriented to developing products driven by societal needs. These...

The European automotive and energy industries are facing the challenge of creating sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products with a low...

The BIORADAR project develops indicators and digital monitoring tools that will enable policymakers and investors to gauge the environmental and...

Europe's mushroom industry generates approximately five million tonnes of spent mushroom substrate (SMS). This is the extraneous substrate and...

UV-curable polyurethane coatings play a major role in various industries due to their versatility, high performance and energy-efficient production...

EU society needs new sustainable bio-based feedstocks to meet population growth and reduce dependence on fossil fuels for raw materials; almost 70...

The BIOSKOH project has the general ambition to demonstrate the first of a series of new second generation bio-refineries for Europe. These will be...

The BIOSMART project proposal will develop active and smart bio-based and compostable packages to meet the needs of both fresh and pre-treated food...

Lignocellulose is the single most widely available type of biomass in the world. It is an important sustainable source of raw materials for a range of...

The increasing public desire for sustainable products is driving a growing demand for bioplastics in the packing sector in order to minimise...

The value of the bioeconomy to the EU is beyond doubt. It provides employment for 8.2 % of the workforce and has a turnover of €2.3 trillion. While...

Olive cultivation in southern Europe is a long-standing tradition, one that has shaped the environment and the culture in many European countries...

The European bio-economy is an exciting prospect; BIOWAYS will provide the materials and activities to engage the public and excite them about its...