Achievements

The environmental risk associated with the increased use of traditional plastics has prompted European scientists to study bio-based and biodegradable...

Bio-based smart and compostable food packaging could help manufacturers, retailers and consumers to reduce their carbon footprint significantly.

Some vitally important European crops like vines and olives are being devastated by disease. Scientists are searching for biological replacements for...

European researchers have developed novel enzymes that replace harsh chemicals in the kraft pulping industry and unlock the transformation of...

The CBE JU-funded project is on a quest to revolutionise the European wood industry with the Sunburst™ Fractionation Technology, a highly innovative...

Europe is suffering from a shortage of protein for animal feed. The SYLFEED project's innovative method creates protein-rich fish feed from wood by...

Among the many problems with plastic, it’s manufactured from a fossil resource. The CBE JU-funded EUCALIVA project has developed a sustainable...

Current regulations are pushing for sustainable packaging to replace fossil-based plastic packaging with bio-based materials. The CBE JU-funded...

Food waste has reached colossal proportions, and the magnitude of the problem requires equally massive resources with the potential to supply...

What to do with the non-biodegradable plastics used in food packaging and agriculture? Researchers are turning their attention to microorganisms...