The European initiative POLYMERS-5B was highlighted in the ScienceDirect article “Safe and Sustainable-by-Design for Materials and Chemicals” as a key example of projects developing bio-based and biodegradable polymers using advanced biocatalysis and green chemistry processes. The recognition underlines POLYMERS-5B’s commitment to Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles, which integrate safety, performance, and environmental sustainability from the […]
As Europe intensifies its commitment to reducing plastic use and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, the industrial bioeconomy is emerging as a powerful driver for sustainability and economic competitiveness. Leading this transition are two EU-funded initiatives, POLYMERS-5B and Green-Loop, which are demonstrating how agricultural waste can be transformed into next-generation biopolymers through a combination of green […]
Bio-based textiles and circular innovation: how POLYMERS-5B is helping to reshape the fashion industry The Italian magazine Agenda Digitale, in an article published today, highlights how the POLYMERS-5B project is shaping the future of sustainable textiles. The textile and fashion industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the urgent need for sustainability and increasing […]
The textile and fashion industry is on the brink of a transformative shift—one that could rival the impact of synthetic fibers introduced in the last century. Historically, this sector has been among the largest consumers of water and a significant source of microplastic pollution and CO₂ emissions. According to the European Environment Agency, textile product […]
