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This briefing identifies bio-based innovations with high potential to support the forthcoming updated EU bioeconomy strategy. The briefing also relates to broader EU climate and biodiversity goals...

Biorefineries integrate biomass conversion processes to manufacture a variety of products, sometimes also producing bioenergy. They are, therefore, a key element in European bioeconomy and often...

This report highlights the critical role of sustainable and circular bioeconomy in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the agrifood sector. By leveraging nature-based...

The main goal of the Global Circularity Gap Report is to provide key players that can implement the circular economy with the insights, data, knowledge and network to accelerate change.

This study aims to bring forward a preliminary assessment of policy options for a possible review of the Sewage Sludge Directive. The main problem identified is that current sludge management is not...

Forest-based materials are used for a wide variety of products in a circular bioeconomy and innovation continues to refine existing and to develop new applications. The considerations addressed in this study include...

This open-access edited book provides a synthesis of knowledge on Water Productivity (WP) and its role in addressing global challenges related to water and food insecurity, as well as climate...

The CEE2ACT project is empowering Central and Eastern European countries to develop circular bioeconomy strategies. The e-Learning platform is offering interactive exercises, divided into thematic training modules...

This policy paper reviews the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) with a primary focus on new performance and information requirements for products sold in the EU. This paper explains which...

This International Feedstocks data portal supports the Global Biomass Resource Assessment, a multi-country government-led initiative dedicated to advancing the global transition to a sustainable bio-based economy. This product...