The CBE JU-funded SustaiNext project is bringing one of Europe’s most innovative #botanical extract plants to Extremadura! This biorefinery will operate with a net zero carbon ambition & demonstrate how circular models can deliver industrial innovation & rural development.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the upcoming Biotech Act, a major policy initiative to boost Europe's biotech and biomanufacturing capacity across food, health, industry and sustainability. 🗓️ 10 November 2025 🔗 ec.europa.eu/info/law/better…

CBE JU is pleased to be featured together with the European Research Executive Agency in the latest CORDIS results pack 'Strengthening the EU’s prosperity through sustainable & circular bioeconomy innovations', showcasing impactful #HorizonEurope projects: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/…

Each year, more than 1 billion tonnes of food is wasted worldwide, generating CO2 emissions and losing resources. A new CBE JU study examines how this waste can be converted into renewable energy, sustainable materials & valuable chemicals: doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-0…

The European Commission is preparing a new Circular Economy Act. The public consultation is open and your input could help shape policies that boost demand for recycled materials & support the market for secondary raw materials across the EU. environment.ec.europa.eu/new…

📣 The CBE JU-funded RUNFASTER4EU project is transforming underutilised lands into productive biomass sources. It converts vegetable oils and residual biomass into high-value products, supporting cosmetics, agriculture, feed and packaging sectors: cbe.europa.eu/projects/runfa…