Croatian researchers investigate improved woody biomass for coal replacement
A study from the University of Zagreb was recently published in the scientific journal Drvna Industrija, in which researchers investigated new methods…
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“You can only change something if you truly believe it yourself.”
When Ingrid Goumans starts talking about her work at Avantium, where she is Director of Public Affairs, something changes…
From methane problem to climate solution
Biogas and biomethane are playing an increasingly important role in making the energy system more sustainable. They are extracted from organic waste...
National Biobased Building Monitor live: from insight to action
For the first time, the Netherlands has an instrument that structurally maps the use of biobased materials in construction.
Avantium's biobased bottle recognised as fully recyclable
The biobased bottle from chemical company Avantium has recently been officially recognized as recyclable within the existing PET recycling system. The certification was…
Why smart use of biomass pays off in uncertain energy policies
The energy transition isn't just about technology or policy, but also about making choices that will endure if…
Europe must opt for careful growth of the bioeconomy
Europe wants to transition away from fossil fuels. The bioeconomy plays a key role in this transition: an economic model that operates…
Biotech Booster receives almost 200 million euros for sustainable innovations from National Growth Fund
Biotech Booster, the valorisation programme supported by the National Growth Fund, is receiving a boost of €196,4 million to develop groundbreaking biotechnologies…
The passion behind bio-based raw materials: Henri and Rob speak out
Bio-based resources and sustainability are hot topics in the industry, but behind every innovative product lies a story of people with…
German plan for biofuel ceiling threatens protein supply from rapeseed meal
What starts as a technical change in German climate policy threatens to become a problem for farmers across…
Bioenergy and the carbon cycle
The recently published IEA Bioenergy factsheet (June 2025) discusses how bioenergy relates to the natural carbon cycle…
New SDE++ round in 2026 with eight billion for sustainable energy
Entrepreneurs who invest in sustainable energy will also have the opportunity to apply for a subsidy through the scheme in 2026…
