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 […]
On 17 June, the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) hosted its first cluster workshop, bringing together over 30 Horizon Europe-funded projects to exchange knowledge and explore synergies in the field of bio-based materials for agriculture and packaging. The event gathered more than 60 participants, including representatives from the European Commission, the Bio-based Industries […]
