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 […]
On June 9th, Jose Jorge Espí Gallart from EURECAT presented a poster on behalf of the POLYMERS-5B project, titled: Safe and Sustainable Biobased Eco-design and Circularity Methodology: The POLYMERS-5B Approach. The presentation introduced a cutting-edge methodology developed within the POLYMERS-5B project, aimed at driving innovation in the design and circular use of biobased polymers. This […]
On June 4–5, 2025, the POLYMERS-5B consortium gathered at EURECAT (Barcelona) for the project’s General Assembly, marking a significant step forward in our shared efforts to develop sustainable, safe, and circular polymer-based materials. The two-day meeting brought together all project partners to evaluate progress, strengthen collaboration, and coordinate the upcoming phases of the project. The […]
