Printing the Future: How Natural Materials Become 4D Materials
This blog is based on the recent review “4D Printing of Natural Materials” published in Sustainable Materials and Technologies (2025) by Beatriz Arsuffi and co-authors Tommaso Magrini, Mathilde Champeau, Gilberto […]
Bio-LUSH Lab Notes – Chapter 2: FCBA
As autumn sets in, our partners at FCBA are finding shelter from the shifting weather in their lab where the work is anything but still. Here, the focus is on cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and how these tiny yet mighty structures could shape the next generation of sustainable materials.
Empa’s Summer Lab Notes
Even in the summer months, our partners at Empa continue to explore new and innovative ways of making textiles and packaging materials more sustainable. In today’s update, they share fresh insights into processing plant-based fibers without compromising quality—or the planet.
Bio-LUSH at ECOSYSTEX Insights #15
On 13 June, Bio-LUSH joined the 15th edition of the ECOSYSTEX Insights Series, an online gathering of EU-funded projects working to steer the textile sector away from fossil-based materials and toward a more sustainable, bio-based future. This session spotlighted Bio-LUSH, POLYMERS-5B, and pHYBi, each exploring innovative uses for natural feedstocks, waste streams, and overlooked resources.
Rethink Waste – Close the Loop
Today, on Global Recycling Day, it’s time to rethink how we view waste. For too long, we’ve seen recycling as just a way to manage what we throw away—but there’s so much more at stake. It’s about closing the loop on materials and ensuring they stay in use for as long as possible.
Bio-LUSH Workshop “Co-Creating a Sustainable Future” in Biomass Utilization
On October 24th, 2024, the Bio-LUSH project hosted a milestone event: the Co-Creating a Sustainable Future – Stakeholder Insights and Innovation in Biomass Utilization Confirmation workshop. This workshop aimed to engage diverse stakeholders in identifying barriers and opportunities within the bio-based sector. It provided an opportunity to align Bio-LUSH’s activities with the real-world needs of farmers, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, all while driving progress toward a more sustainable bioeconomy.
Bio-LUSH at the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum – Shaping the Future of the European Bio-Based Sector
The Bio-LUSH project proudly participated in the first CBE JU Stakeholder Forum (CBESF23), held in Brussels on December 6–7, 2023. This landmark event delivered on its promise of sparking discussions about the future of Europe’s bio-based sector, showcasing groundbreaking innovations, and solutions to build a more sustainable future.
Bio-LUSH at the CBE-JU Info Day 2024
On April 23, 2024, the Charlemagne building in Brussels welcomed over 500 participants for the CBE JU Info Day 2024. This hybrid event, attended in person and streamed online, provided key insights into the CBE JU 2024 call for project proposals. Among the attendees was our own Vladimir Mrkajic, representing InoSens, who seized the opportunity to promote our latest CBE JU-funded project, Bio-LUSH.
Bio-LUSH General Assembly in Munich, Germany – Next Steps in Bio-Fiber Innovations
On 20-21st of November, during snowy day in Munich, the Bio-LUSH team warmed up with dynamic discussions regarding the project’s progress and actionable steps towards next project milestones. The event was hosted by Essity, located in Aschheim, Germany. Grab a warm cup of tea and enjoy the highlights from each day:
The Future of the Textile Industry: Bio-Based Fibers
As global fiber demand continues to rise, the environmental toll of fossil-based fibers is becoming increasingly urgent. In just one year, fiber production surged from 116 million tons in 2022 to 124 million tons in 2023, with projections estimating the global market will reach 160 million tons by 2030.