The COM4PHA research project is working on developing new bioplastics for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors. The new formulations for packaging will be biodegradable and compostable, and the coating formulations will improve product quality and extend shelf life.

This research project is exploring how rice straw can be used to make a bio-based material with thermal insulation and fire resistence properties.

This year, EU Green Week will focus on circular solutions for a competitive EU. It will explore how the EU economy can speed up the transition from linear to circular models of production and consumption.

Scaling up sustainable and biodegradable materials is crucial for the future advancement of European industry. 

NEXT-STEP aims to develop recyclable products from wood production residues for use in shoe soles and insulation materials for construction.

Over a hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability attended this seminar on 5-6 March. They discussed innovations in the field of biotechnology applied to the plastics sector and looked at the challenges ahead and the ways in which it contributes to society and the economy.

Waste management in remote areas, or where waste generation temporarily increases, makes it difficult to justify large-scale infrastructure development. To address this, the RECLAIM project has developed a low-cost, portable, AI-powered robotic material recovery plant, which will initially be deployed in the Greek Islands.

The EU Green Electronics Working Group brings together representatives from Horizon Europe projects dedicated to promoting greener and more sustainable electronics across Europe. The goal is to enhance visibility and coordination between them and advance green electronics by developing innovative materials, next-generation manufacturing processes and improved recycling techniques.

CARE is an innovative Horizon Europe project that aims to promote sustainable living and combat climate change. It's now inviting households in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and Germany to join its Circular Food and Clothing pilot projects.

Starting in summer 2025, over 100 households will embark on an 18-month journey to reduce food waste and extend the life of their clothes, supported by individual data, expert advice and a strong community. Register now!

Achieving climate neutrality requires addressing Scope 3 emissions, which encompass supply chain and financed emissions and account for approximately 97% of global emissions. Tackling these emissions is central to global efforts to transition to a circular economy and meet the ambitions of international climate commitments. 

The UK-based company RedGirraffe ESG Horizon has a solution for this problem.

Götafors School in Sweden has been awarded the BREEAM In-Use Outstanding certification, proving that modular construction can be used to make a modern, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly school.