Vegan leather from bread waste and fungi offers sustainable alternative for the leather industry
In a recent paper in Scientific Reports, researchers present a method to develop a bio-based material that has similar properties…
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Biomass and imaging: time for nuance
Since the start of Biomassafeiten.nl in 2020, I have been involved with the platform, first in the development of the website,…
CBE JU launches €172 million call for circular bioeconomy projects
A new European call for subsidies was launched in Brussels at the beginning of April, making no less than 172 million euros available for groundbreaking…
Gas cleaning plays a key role in the production of biofuels from biomass gasification
Without effective gas cleaning, there is no future for high-quality biofuels and biochemistry from biomass. This is evident from a new publication…
Biomass essential for affordable energy transition in Europe
The European energy transition will become significantly more difficult and expensive if biomass is not given a full role. This is evident from a recent…
European innovation in bio-based fertilizers from waste streams
The European agricultural sector is highly dependent on imported, non-renewable fertilisers. This dependency makes food production vulnerable to disruptions…
RED III changes the rules for renewable energy calculations
Stricter sustainability criteria and new calculation methods force sector to review With the introduction of RED III in…
Climate action more popular worldwide than thought: break the 'spiral of silence'
While the majority of the world’s population is deeply concerned about climate change, many remain silent. Why? Because they believe that…
High quality, low quality?
Burning biomass for energy – it is the classic ‘low-value’ application. Anyone who is somewhat familiar with the world of bio-resources…
Earth Day: Biomass, Innovation & Creativity – The Future is Green and Smart
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day – a global event that brings together millions of people to reflect on…
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Groningen researchers receive €100.000 for research into mycelium clothing
The fashion industry is known for its significant environmental footprint. To reduce this impact, an interdisciplinary team of…
