News and calendar
News and calendar
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ESTELLA project: developing a new generation of recyclable bio-composites
- They can be produced in any shape, but after curing they are strong, light, UV- and heat-resistant and resistant to aggressive chemicals. This makes... -
A circular approach to organic waste on a Caribbean island
- Managing waste on islands is always a challenging issue. Since many materials and food are shipped to the island, the waste must also be disposed of... -
Packaging food with recycled plastic
- It has long been believed that recycled plastic is too contaminated to be used for packaging food, but new research proves the opposite. A useful... -
Circular food production and plant-based proteins essential in tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis
- Circular food systems and increased consumption of plant-based proteins can improve global food security while reducing biodiversity loss, climate... -
Closing the cycle with your neighbour
- Many Dutch livestock and arable farmers have long collaborated through land exchange. This can benefit nature and the environment, say four farmers... -
Replacing fossil-based plastics with bio-based and biodegradable plastics: it’s complicated, but it can be done!
- This is the sixth blog in a blog series on the Circular & Climate-neutral research programme. This programme (KB-34) focuses on research that... -
Position Paper: only a realistic perspective on the future of plastics leads to sustainable progress
- At Wageningen University & Research we believe in the power of biobased plastics. Not as a one-size-fits-all solution for every plastic challenge... -
PFAS: stubborn and hard to replace
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), make clothing waterproof and paper grease-resistant, but they are so persistent that you find them in... -
RECOAT Kicks Off: Biobased Materials for the Coatings Industry
- On Thursday, September 26, the RECOAT project began—a collaboration between the Dutch Association of Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers... -
One tool to evaluate all sustainability certification schemes and labels for biobased systems
- In a world where transparency about the sustainability of products becomes more and more important, reliable and robust sustainability standards are...