The House of Representatives halted its consideration of the green gas blending obligation bill halfway through on Monday. Speaker Zwinkels closed the session at a quarter past six, even though time had been allocated until ten o'clock in the evening. The House had completed its first reading and Minister Van Veldhoven-van der Meer of…
Biomass plays a crucial role in today's world. As a renewable resource, it forms the basis for the transition to a circular economy and a climate-neutral society. But what are the facts? At Biomassafeiten.nl, we offer a clear and up-to-date overview of the science, technology, and regulations behind this versatile resource.
The time when we viewed biomass solely as fuel is behind us. In today's bioeconomy, we apply 'cascading': we utilize organic material first for high-value applications. Think of fibers for construction, proteins for food, or complex molecules for biochemistry . Only when a raw material can no longer be reused does it serve as a source of bioenergy . By smartly connecting the markets for chemistry and energy, an efficient system is created in which residual streams—from tomato stems to roadside grass—regain value.
The discussion on biomass is in full swing. New European and national policies are imposing increasingly strict requirements on the origin and use of bio-based raw materials. Sustainability is central to this: from the preservation of biodiversity and soil fertility to achieving net negative emissions through carbon sequestration.
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Policy & Science: The legal frameworks and the latest innovations.
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