Connecting ECOFUNC with the circular bioeconomy community
ECOFUNC was represented at the European Biomass Conference & Exhibition – EUBCE 2026 in The Hague, bringing the project closer to the European biomass, bioeconomy and circular materials communities.
The conference provided a valuable space to exchange ideas on how bio-based innovation can support more sustainable, circular and high-performance materials for the future.
Showcasing ECOFUNC through a poster session
During the event, Tommaso Nieri from Next Technology Tecnotessile (NTT) presented ECOFUNC during the poster session, sharing how circular, high-performance bio-based materials can contribute to reshaping the built environment.
The ECOFUNC poster helped communicate the project’s vision in a simple and visual way, showing how sustainability, functionality and circularity can be designed into materials from the very beginning.
As an ECOFUNC partner, Next Technology Tecnotessile brings strong expertise in technology transfer for the textile ecosystem, together with hands-on experience in functional and mechanical testing and validation of nonwoven materials. This know-how is especially relevant for ECOFUNC’s work on innovative bio-based materials suitable for demanding applications, including construction and building-related sectors.
Posters as tools for engagement
Poster sessions are more than a way to present project results. They create opportunities for direct dialogue.
Visitors can stop by, comment on the content, ask questions and exchange views with the author or project representative standing nearby. In this way, the ECOFUNC poster became an engagement tool, supporting conversations with researchers, industry representatives and other stakeholders interested in circular materials, bio-based polymers, composites, sustainable design and future building solutions.
Participation in EUBCE 2026 is part of ECOFUNC’s broader dissemination effort. By presenting project activities and emerging results at relevant events, ECOFUNC continues to connect with wider audiences, gather feedback and build bridges with communities working towards a more circular and sustainable materials future.
