In the first half of 2024, electricity production from renewable sources such as solar, wind and biomass will have increased to 32,3 billion kWh, equivalent to 53 percent of total electricity production in the Netherlands. This marks an important milestone, as renewable energy accounts for more than half of the electricity supply for the first time, according to figures from…
Within the ambitious CIRCUROAD program, companies, governments and knowledge institutions are working together on a sustainable future for the Dutch infrastructure. Led by Rijkswaterstaat, which has been hosting since the end of 2023, the program focuses on developing circular asphalt. This innovative asphalt is characterized by the replacement of the fossil binder bitumen…
In a recent interview with Biomassafeiten, Jaap Timmers, director of Circulus BV, shared the mission and vision of his company, which is committed to a circular economy. Circulus offers governments and companies the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future by converting residual flows into valuable raw materials.
In the context of the 125th anniversary of Staatsbosbeheer, a special autumn debate will be organized on Thursday 17 October at Kasteel Groeneveld in Baarn. This debate, which will run from 16.00:19.00 to XNUMX:XNUMX, will revolve around an important question: is a second Veluwe needed to support the raw materials transition in the Netherlands? During this inspiring and enthusiastic…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the biobased industry in Europe to lose 89 billion euros in turnover in recent years. This is shown in the published report 'European Bioeconomy in Figures 2008-2021'. The report also reveals that the total turnover of the European bioeconomy fell by more than one trillion euros, clearly showing an impact of…
The Netherlands is increasingly taking steps in the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines, solar panels, geothermal heat, heat pumps and biomass. But how does the generation of sustainable energy actually work? On the Open Energy Day, which takes place on 21 September, you will have the opportunity to discover this for yourself! Various locations and projects will open their doors throughout the Netherlands…
Yesterday, on Budget Day, the new government program was presented, and I cannot help but be enthusiastic about the direction that has been chosen. The cabinet shows that they are serious about the energy transition and the green growth that goes with it. For me, as director of the Platform Bio-Economy, this is a confirmation that we…
FC-i produces biological and circular insulation material for construction from forest, agricultural and horticultural waste. The natural functioning of the mycelium during the patented production process creates a unique and strong biocomposite that meets modern requirements. FC-i's goal is to create energy-efficient, biological and fully circular insulation solutions for construction that directly contribute to a CO2-neutral 2050.
The government has presented its government programme, which is fully committed to a sustainable future. The focus is on energy transition, climate policy and green growth, in which the Netherlands must remain both prosperous and ecologically responsible. The government emphasises the need for drastic changes to pass on a cleaner and healthier world to future generations. In addition, there is a clear…
Friday 13 September is Positive Thinking Day – an ideal opportunity to focus on positive change for climate and sustainability. Bio-based resources offer us a promising path towards a more sustainable future. On Positive Thinking Day, let’s reflect on the opportunities that bio-based resources offer and commit to seizing these opportunities.
Brussels cooperative PermaFungi is building a new production line to produce organic packaging from residual flows from its oyster mushroom cultivation. At a new production site in the municipality of Vorst, the network of fungal threads, a residual flow from mushroom cultivation, will be converted into biodegradable packaging and insulation material. PermaFungi, which is already known for selling…
The Netherlands is taking major steps towards a more sustainable energy system by aiming to produce no less than 2030 billion cubic metres of green gas by 2. An important contribution to this ambition comes from animal manure, which can be converted into sustainable gas through fermentation. In the coming years, an increase in permit applications for mono-manure digesters on farms…
Starting this month, the West Brabant region will have a new facility aimed at accelerating innovations in the materials and energy transition. MNEXT, a collaborative initiative of Avans University of Applied Sciences and HZ University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with vocational training institute Curio, will open a brand new research lab on the Steenakker industrial estate in Breda. The festive opening will take place…
More than 95% of the world’s mussels are farmed on ropes that hang in the sea. These ropes, which are crucial for mussel farming, are wrapped with so-called mussel socks to ensure that the mussel seeds stick well. Traditionally, these socks are made of cotton, but their use has several environmental disadvantages and…
The agricultural sector is facing major challenges due to increasing sustainability requirements and restrictions on the use of water, fertilizers and crop protection products. At the same time, the demand for natural building materials with a low carbon footprint is growing from the construction sector. In this context, the cultivation of biobased building materials, such as the fast-growing Paulownia tree, is emerging as a promising new revenue model for…
Sustainable Tuesday is an annual initiative in the Netherlands that takes place on the first Tuesday of September, and this year it falls on September 3, 2024. On this day, sustainable ideas, projects and initiatives from society are presented to politicians. The aim is to put sustainability on the political agenda and to get citizens, companies…
Her Majesty Queen Máxima will open the 'FirstBio11Shipping' installation at waste processor Attero in Wilp on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September. This installation converts biogas, derived from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (gft), into liquid biogas, also known as bio-LNG. This sustainable alternative to conventional fuels is intended for use in the maritime transport sector and heavy…
