Brewing residues as a starting point for circular plastics Brewers’ spent grain is the main by-product of the brewing industry, and POLYMEER places this abundant side-stream at the centre of a new bio-based value chain for bioplastic products. The initiative aims to develop novel bio-based polymers, polymer blends and co-polymers using brewers’ spent grain as […]
Packaging as a catalyst for circular change Packaging is one of the most visible areas where the bio-based transition can meet everyday life. TERRIFIC focuses on reforming the packaging sector with bio-based solutions that enhance performance, circularity and resource efficiency across the entire value chain. The initiative will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery to produce […]
Hidden plant resources, new material possibilities Europe has a wide range of plant resources that remain underexplored for high-value material use. Bio-LUSH focuses on extracting high-quality fibres from European biomass sources such as forest residues, hemp hurd, nettles and seagrass, with the aim of transforming them into functional bio-based materials. Fibre innovation rooted in local […]
Unlocking the hidden value of Europe’s biomass Europe’s bioeconomy depends on biomass, but much of its potential still remains underused. BIOECONOMY GIANTS starts from a clear challenge: agricultural, forestry and agri-food by-products are often undervalued or left unexploited, while farmers, foresters and other rural actors remain insufficiently connected to bio-based value chains. From biomass suppliers […]
Protecting surfaces without relying on fossil chemistry Modern coatings are everywhere: they protect, strengthen and add functionality to materials used across industry. But many still rely on fossil-based chemicals, creating sustainability, toxicity and end-of-life challenges. BIO4COAT responds to this by developing safe, high-performance biobased coatings designed for extreme and demanding conditions. Turning biorefineries into coating […]
Turning biodegradable plastics into industrial materials Microplastics remain a global challenge because they persist in the environment, accumulate in water, soil and air, and can enter the food chain through living organisms. BIOMAPS starts from this challenge and focuses on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), bio-based and biodegradable plastics, while addressing a key barrier to wider adoption: manufacturability. […]
When the built environment needs new foundations The construction sector is one of the hardest areas to transform: it is responsible for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions, with impacts occurring across the whole building lifecycle, from material production to disposal. Bio-based materials can offer a more sustainable path, but their wider use is still […]
The project is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the CBE JU. Neither the European Union nor the CBE JU can be held responsible for them.
