5 Minutes With… Annemiek Verkamman from HollandBIO
HollandBIO is an industry association that represents more than 200 biotechnology companies in the Netherlands. Its members mirror the biotech sector: from start-ups and mid-sized
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New EU circular economy plan expected to be unveiled on 10 March.
“Targeted action might be also explored in other relevant sectors. In the case of plastics, actions will focus in particular on micro-plastics, requirements on packaging,
VAMOS project receives EU funding to create sugars, chemicals and plastics from household waste
An 11-strong European consortium has secured funding for an innovative project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars derived from household waste and
UK online food delivery service Just Eat links up with Notpla to develop seaweed-lined takeaway box.
“Cardboard takeaway boxes either contain synthetic additives or are lined with plastic.” Just Eat has teamed up with eco-packaging specliast Notpla to launch what it
Fossil fuel industry is the ‘one global institution’ that can solve climate change problem, expert says.
“We should not allow people to sell products that cause climate change. Once we establish that principle, a lot of other things just follow. It
Take Five: Bio-based businesses aiming to stimulate positive environmental change via successful partnerships.
Many companies promoting the bioeconomy have realised that they cannot develop their innovations alone. They can boost their offerings via partnerships with other companies or
5 Minutes With…David Lips from Spiber.
“The construction of our first commercial plant in Thailand is coming along nicely and the whole thing should be operational sometime next year.” Spiber, a
Deinove and Sharon Laboratories sign MoU to develop new range of bio-based ingredients for personal care sector.
“We are excited to enter into this new field which we believe is the future of the cosmetic industry.” French biotechnology company Deinove has signed
5 Minutes … Arne Taegen from wasserneutral.
It is something that one does every day, but can become complacent about the tools used to accomplish one’s mission. Yes, brushing one’s teeth. Momentum
New guidance launched to help businesses make ‘informed choices’ about compostable packaging.
WRAP, a UK-based environmental not-for-profit organisation which leads the UK Plastics Pact, has published new guidance to help businesses make informed choices when considering the