High award for discovery that makes biomass more biodegradable
Bioscientist Vincent Eijsink of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences has received the 2026 Novonesis Biotechnology Prize. He will receive…
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European bioeconomy growing, but scaling up remains the bottleneck
The European bioeconomy continues to grow, but the transition from innovation to large-scale production remains difficult. This perception is…
New expertise center should lead sustainable chemistry onto the right track sooner
The Netherlands is getting a national center of expertise that will help companies make new chemical substances and materials safer and…
European Commission wants to accelerate industry with Industrial Accelerator Act
The European Commission presented the Industrial Accelerator Act on March 4, 2026. With this plan, Brussels aims to boost the manufacturing industry…
Better Biomass removes GvO as transaction document for biomethane
The Better Biomass College of Experts has decided to no longer accept Guarantees of Origin (GOs) as official…
Brussels opens recognition round for CRCF certification in April
The European Commission will publish the first call for accreditation of certification bodies within the Carbon Removals and…
DeCarbon Copenhagen 2026: Biomass essential for heavy industry
During the DeCarbon Copenhagen 2026 conference, held from 24 to 26 February, the role of biomass in the European…
Biogenic CO2 as a raw material for protein and bioplastic
Biomass is still the main route to sustainable carbon in many discussions. But bio-based processes also create a…
Delft researchers discover water-repellent mechanism in enzymes
Researchers from Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with the South China University of Technology, have discovered a unique property in…
European Agriculture Council explores practical frameworks for bio-based fertilizers
During the meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the European Member States discussed the implementation strategy for bio-based fertilizers. The…
Subsidy for circular biopolyesters significantly increased: more opportunities for Dutch industry
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) is expanding the Circular Biopolyester Testing (STCB) scheme in 2026. The available amount will increase...
Dutch biomass installations support Ukrainian energy supply
While Ukraine's large-scale energy infrastructure continues to face instability, the Dutch business community is working on practical and decentralized…
