Today, startup FC-i (First Circular Insulation) announced an important breakthrough in the field of 100% natural insulation materials. By using residual flows from forest and nature management of Staatsbosbeheer and Natuurmonumenten, large insulation panels are made using fungi (mycelium). These fungi are continuously cultivated in a reactor vessel at the innovative production line in Veenoord.…
As a small country, the Netherlands is dependent on the import of scarce (bio) raw materials, but is also looking for systems that allow us to use bio raw materials as efficiently as possible. In national policy, this means that we want to use bio raw materials as high-quality as possible. Namely in the industry for the replacement of fossil raw materials, in materials...
In energy systems with an increasing share of variable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, bioenergy plays an increasingly important role, especially in regions where alternative renewable energy sources are difficult or expensive to supply. Climate-efficient and cost-effective flexibility of bioenergy is crucial. This flexibility not only plays a role in the supply of electricity, but also…
Are you involved in innovation or research in the field of biorefinery, bioenergy, biofuels or bioraw materials for the chemical industry? Would you like to gain insight into developments in India and expand your network with Indian experts? Then the innovation mission 'Biorefinery, bioenergy, biochemistry' to India, organized by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is something for…
In a world where sustainability is increasingly central, the story of PeelPioneers is an example of how a seemingly mundane problem can lead to innovative solutions. It all started about ten years ago, when the popularity of orange juice machines in supermarkets peaked. Consumers enjoyed the convenience and freshness of freshly squeezed juice, but at the same time a new problem arose: what to do with the mountains of orange peels that were left behind as a byproduct?
In 2023, Dutch companies will also have met the annual obligation to supply 18,9% renewable energy to the Dutch transport sector. Almost all fuel suppliers achieved their individual annual obligations. The share of renewable energy in 2023 was 17,5% of the total gasoline and diesel supplied to transport in the Netherlands. By using saved renewable fuel units…
Those damn PBL people. The most recent exploration into a climate-neutral society in 2050, by our very own Environmental Assessment Agency, is another excellent piece of research work. A solid and consistent calculation model, fed with technical and economic figures from more than 150 clean techniques, the results of which are interpreted with nuance and knowledge: fortunately...
Can bank protection be made of both natural material and circular? An innovative pilot is investigating this question in the context of the SBIR call for Biobased and Circular Bank Protection. Two promising materials, willow wicker and biocomposite, are being tested for their durability and effectiveness. The test location in Hellouw, Gelderland, was officially opened in May. At a ditch along the wharf…
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The House of Representatives has decided that the burning of woody biomass should no longer be regarded as a 'sustainable energy source'. It is striking that Frans Timmermans, now PvdA/GL leader, also supports this change of course. While in his role as European Commissioner he was still a strong supporter of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels. The Animal Party came up with a motion…
At the end of May we had our annual audit for BetterBiomass (NTA8080). Although our organization is certified for various systems and has relevant processes structurally on our agenda, this is still a time to ensure that there are some points missing. The audit took place at a larger central location where…
Wood is widely used for the production of everyday goods such as building materials, furniture, packaging materials and even textiles. Bark, which makes up 10-15% of a tree trunk, is a byproduct of wood processing and has only current value in energy production. What if softwood bark could be turned into a valuable source of…
On Friday, June 7, Platform Bio-Economie presented the 12th edition of the annual report on the use of woody biomass in the Netherlands. It is very important that transparent and well-founded figures can be made available to government, the business community and ultimately to Dutch citizens in order to monitor developments in this domain...
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This week, voters in the EU will be heading to the polls and electing a new European Parliament. As the campaigning gears up, the outgoing Commission's biggest legacy – the Green Deal – is drawing some criticism. Euractiv went as far as calling it “The number one election punching bag…”. Rhetoric about dismantling the Green…
BioBTX, Dutch technology developer in circular chemistry, has raised more than €80 million to build its first commercial factory. This investment makes it possible to scale up BioBTX's innovative ICCP technology in the PETRA Circular Chemicals Plant in Delfzijl. In this factory, plastic residual flows are converted into aromatics, building blocks for chemical...
In recent weeks, all political parties have shared their (draft) election manifestos for the European Parliament elections on June 6. The NVDE has listed the relevant passages that touch on the climate and energy transition. You can find the entire overview on their site. The table lists the parties in order of the number of seats…
