EU Green Week 2026 conference
In-person
This year's theme of the conference is ‘Investing in a nature-positive economy’, highlighting how nature-positive business models can strengthen Europe’s prosperity, resilience and competitiveness while delivering environmental benefits.
CBE JU will take part in the event’s exhibition on 3-4 June to showcase circular bio-based solutions funded by the partnership.
Do not miss the EU Green Week conference and partner events taking place throughout June across Europe, showcasing how investing in nature can drive sustainable business solutions and regional development.
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Representatives of the WOODCELL, Rural BioReFarmeries and FIBSUN projects will join the stand with bio-based products and materials demonstrating innovative applications in packaging, construction and automotive sectors. Cleaning products developed by the SURFs UP project will also be on display.
Biodegradable food protective packaging made from sidestream grass fibres through a sustainable fibre-processing approach, offering a renewable alternative for food protection applications.
Why it matters
- Upgrades low-value grass waste
- Reduces reliance on synthetic fibres
- Demonstrates scalable circular bio-based packaging solution
Feedstock origin
Clover grass from Danish farmland
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Burger box coated with plastic-free WoodCell™ crystalline cellulose, with grease and oxygen barriers, demonstrates mono-material paper packaging.
Why it matters
- Reduces plastic use in food packaging Improves recyclability and circularity
- Strengthens food safety with high-performance barriers against grease and oxygen
Feedstock origin
Lower-quality hardwood and plywood sidestreams
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Lightweight & durable non-woven composites for automotive applications made from hemp fibres sourced from Bühl, Germany.
Why it matters
- Reduces fossil material dependency
- Lowers vehicle carbon footprint
- Supports sustainable fibre cultivation
Feedstock origin
Industrial hemp fibres (Cannabis sativa L.)
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Insulation boards made from wetland biomass harvested from re-wetted peatlands in the Netherlands and Finland, designed for sustainable building applications with strong thermal performance.
Why it matters
- Restores degraded peatlands
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- Converts environmental restoration biomass into construction materials
Feedstock origin
Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia) & common reed (Phragmites australis)
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Cleaning and agrochemical products containing biosurfactants from second-generation biomass, enabling safe, sustainable and cost-efficient formulations at pilot-to-industrial scale. Applications include:
- Bathroom cleaner: effective cleaning with bio-based surfactants
- Kitchen cleaner: sustainable grease and dirt removal
- Dishwashing liquid: formulation for daily dish cleaning
Why it matters
- Replaces fossil-based surfactants
- Reduces chemical toxicity in cleaning & agrochemical products
- Demonstrates scalable industrial biosurfactant production
Feedstock origin
Hardwood sugars & lignin from wood waste & regional food processing waste
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