BIOMATTERS Policy Recommendations Meet the EU Bioeconomy Strategy: a positive verdict
The BIOMATTERS cluster, of which GREEN-LOOP is a proud member, has released an updated version (v3, March 2026) of its joint policy paper, originally submitted to the European Commission in June 2025 as a contribution to the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy for 2030. The update adds a new and significant section: a side-by-side comparison between
GREEN-LOOP Featured in CORDIS results pack on bio-based manufacturing
We are pleased to announce that GREEN-LOOP has been featured in a Results in Brief article published on the CORDIS website as part of the Results Pack on “Bio-based Manufacturing.” The article highlights innovative approaches developed within the project. Abstract The GREEN-LOOP project contributed to advancing bio-based manufacturing by introducing novel heating methods that improve
GREEN‑LOOP wrap‑up: Pioneering Sustainable Materials & Circular Value Chains in Europe
As the GREEN‑LOOP project reaches its successful conclusion, we’re proud to look back at three years of innovation, collaboration, and strong progress towards a greener, more circular bioeconomy in the EU. Launched in 2022 and closing in 2025, GREEN‑LOOP has focused on designing, optimising and demonstrating bio‑based materials that can replace traditional fossil‑based counterparts in
GREEN-LOOP showcased at High-Level Round Table on Sustainability and Circularity in the Bio-based Industry | 29 October 2025
On 29 October, GREEN-LOOP took part in the round table “Assessing the sustainability and circularity of the bio-based industry: Insights and lessons learnt”, held at the City of Culture in Santiago de Compostela (Spain), within the framework of the BioReCer Project Final Event. Carlos Bernárdez Casás (AIMEN Centro Tecnológico) represented the Horizon Europe GREEN-LOOP Project
GREEN-LOOP wraps up Three Years of Bio-Based Innovation | 21-22 October 2025
A remarkable chapter comes to a close for the Horizon EU GREEN-LOOP project! 🌿On 21–22 October, the consortium met at ISQ in Oeiras (Lisbon) for the Final Review Meeting, officially concluding an intense and rewarding three-year journey. Throughout the project, partners worked side by side to develop advanced bio-based solutions capable of bringing sustainable innovation
GREEN-LOOP at the Third Edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days | 20-22 October 2025
Horizon Europe project GREEN-LOOP proudly participated in the Third Edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days, joining other projects from the BIO-MATTERS cluster! The event took place at the Event Lounge in Brussels from 20 to 22 October 2025. At the BIO-MATTERS cluster booth, hosted by the VITAL Project, we engaged with the EFFRA audience, showcasing
GREEN-LOOP at the Third Edition of the MiE Manufacturing Partnership Days | 20-22 October 2025
GREEN-LOOP will participate in the third edition of the Made in Europe Manufacturing Partnership Days, together with the other projects of the BIOMATTERS cluster (AMBIANCE, BIO-UPTAKE, GREEN-LOOP, NEW WAVE, VITAL and Waste2BioComp), taking place on 20–22 October 2025 at the Event Lounge, Brussels. This three-day event will bring together the manufacturing research and innovation community for inspiring presentations, interactive discussions, and
Bioeconomy and Technology: how Europe is building new Sustainable Value Chains | 6 August 2025
Pioneering Bio‑Based Packaging with Mixcycling in GREEN‑LOOP Project The GREEN‑LOOP European project continues to make strides in developing sustainable packaging solutions. In particular, Mixcycling – an Italian spin‑off transforms agricultural by‑products into bio‑based materials, aligning with the EU’s push for greener, more circular value chains, in collaboration with Guala Closures Breganze, has engineered a
The GREEN-LOOP Value Chain Platform goes live: a Game-Changer in Circular Bioeconomy Innovation
An advanced ecosystem to integrate data, optimize circular value chains, and accelerate sustainable innovation in bio-based materials is now online. [Seville, Spain] – July 31, 2025 – The GREEN-LOOP Value Chain Platform is officially live, offering an all-in-one digital solution for businesses, researchers, and policymakers seeking to optimize value chains and lead the transition to
Bio-Rubber Innovation in Focus: Workshop on turning Tyre Waste into High-Performance Construction Materials
📺 Watch the full session here: https://youtu.be/wL–ME9Hzjc?si=GGirXT6zYpwqDZVG The latest external workshop in the GREEN-LOOP series shed light on a groundbreaking innovation in the circular use of materials: recycled bio-rubber panels designed for the construction industry. Developed by the National Composites Centre (NCC), the University of Bristol, and the Bristol Composites Institute, these panels address two
Online Workshop: GREEN-LOOP Partners Join Internal Training on the Value Chain Platform | 27 june 2025
The GREEN-LOOP consortium held an internal workshop to introduce partners to the project’s Value Chain Platform, a key tool designed to support sustainability assessment and decision-making across bio-based value chains. The session was led by Alejandro Gómez Gutiérrez and Sergio Pérez Capitán from IDENER. The training provided an overview of the platform’s structure and functionalities,
The BIOMATTERS Cluster contributing to a better Bioeconomy
On 21 June 2025, the BIOMATTERS cluster – comprising six Horizon Europe projects (AMBIANCE, BIO-UPTAKE, GREEN-LOOP, NEW WAVE, VITAL, and Waste2BioComp) – submitted a joint contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy. This consultation represents a crucial milestone in advancing bioeconomy to support European businesses and accelerate progress towards
Online Workshop: Innovative Rubber Panels for Sustainable Construction | 16 July 2025
Join us for an insightful online workshop exploring the development of recycled rubber panels designed for use in the construction industry, an innovative solution to the growing challenge of end-of-life tyres. Developed by the GREEN-LOOP consortium with the expert work of the National Composites Centre (NCC), the University of Bristol and the Bristol Composite Institute,
GREEN-LOOP to Present Groundbreaking Bio-Based Materials at EUBCE 2025 | Valencia, 9-12 June 2025
The GREEN-LOOP project is driving a sustainable transformation in European manufacturing with the development of three cutting-edge bio-based materials: bio-rubber, bio-plastic, and wood composite. With a strong focus on circular economy principles, GREEN-LOOP aims to optimise every step of the value chain—from raw materials to end-of-life—while reducing environmental impact and boosting innovation. From Lab
Wood Composite Workshop Wrap-Up: Top Insights & Feedback from June 5
On June 5, 2025, the GREEN-LOOP project hosted its second external workshop, this time spotlighting the wood composites value chain. The event brought together researchers, engineers, and sustainability advocates to explore how bio-based wood composites can revolutionize industrial applications. The session was led by Liviu Dan Toma from Fraunhofer Center HDL and Andreas Kailer from