New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass
It is becoming increasingly clear that both divesting from fossil fuels and avoiding the accumulation of plastic in…
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Five requirements for a real lignocellulosic biobased raw material
Commodities based on lignocellulosic raw materials are needed to connect biomass to the market, reduce costs and…
The share of renewable energy is declining in the Netherlands: this is due to stricter rules for 'biomass' that can count as sustainable
The share of renewable energy in total energy consumption in the Netherlands fell last year. The main reason is a change…
Does the use of biomass as an energy source save CO2?
RTL Nieuws answered the question of whether biomass as an energy source saves CO2. When biomass is harvested from forests…
Annual report 2021 'Use of woody biomass for energy generation' presented
The biomass annual report for 30 was presented and handed over on Thursday, June 2021, during the Business Meeting of Platform Bio-Economie. Josh…
RWE still wants to 'green' the coal-fired power plant in Eemshaven and capture CO2
Energy group RWE still wants to make the coal-fired power plant in the Eemshaven greener. The coal-fired power plant can now produce more power again now that…
The share of renewable energy in the European Union must be at least 40 percent by 2030
By 2030, the energy mix in the European Union must consist of 40 percent renewable energy. These are the EU ministers…
Make Dutch agriculture and horticulture climate champions
The Netherlands is on the eve of an unprecedented transition. In response to the letter to Parliament from Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy...
NEa concludes that bio raw materials from Estonia in the Netherlands are sustainable
Minister Jetten (Climate and Energy) shares the conclusions of the Dutch Emissions Authority's research into the sustainability of bio raw materials...
IPCC scientist: Europe can 'triple' biomass production while strengthening its green goals
The European Union could 'triple' the amount of biomass produced on a sustainable basis in the coming decades and at the same time...
EU sanctions to ban exports of Russian wood pellets to Europe
EU sanctions coming into effect on July 10, 2022 will end Russian wood pellet exports to Europe, which…
More and more subsidies and fiscal support for the circular economy
Recent monitoring by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that more and more government subsidies are going to circular projects. The…
