Worried about resource security? You're not the only one. This week in our feature story we take a look at how the EU believes its #bioeconomy could offer some safety in this area.
A new trading order is on the rise. Economic alliances are crystallising around military and geopolitical ones, redrawing old trade routes. In this new world, resource security is a major preoccupation for governments and the EU believes its bioeconomy could offer solutions.
Stora Enso, FrostPharma and Mälarplast develop clinical waste container from biocomposites
The companies developed a range of hazardous waste containers consisting of a renewable material made of Nordic wood fibers and bio-based PP; biocomposites.
FlexSea raises over €3.5M in funding for biomaterials
Meant to be used in both dry food and non-food applications, FlexSea’s bioplastic films and rigid solutions are completely biodegradable in marine and soil environments, as well as home-compostable within 8-12 weeks.
Government of Serbia and Ginkgo Bioworks collab on bioeconomy
Startups and larger companies can take full advantage of Serbia’s new BIO4 campus, the key initiative that puts Serbia on the global life sciences map as a new bioeconomy hub in Europe.
CJ Foods and T&R Biofab work on 3D bioprinted food tech
The two innovative Korean companies will leverage synergies between the food industry and the 3D printing medical field to elevate new plant-based alternative protein products up to consumers’ expectations on taste, texture, appearance, and nutrition.