From lab to pilot scale: Bio-LUSH advances fibre and nanofibre production at Empa
From 26–28 May, the Bio-LUSH consortium gathered in Dübendorf, Switzerland, for the project’s General Assembly, hosted by Empa – the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. The meeting marked an important milestone for Bio-LUSH, as partners demonstrated concrete progress in scale up od fibre and nanofibre production, from laboratory to pilot level.
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.
Exploring Bio-LUSH and VALUABLE’s Shared Vision for Sustainability
Bio-LUSH is collaborating with VALUABLE, an innovative EU-funded project at the forefront of biomass valorization, as it sets away on an adventure towards sustainability. In this interview, we learn about […]
Threads of Progress: Reviewing the History and Building a Sustainable Future for the EU’s Textile Industry
We set off on a historical tour of Europe’s textile industry, following the expert weavers of Flanders to the busy textile hubs of England. Yet, you’ll find environmental challenges to […]
A Glimpse into Sustainable Biomass Valorization and Fiber Innovation – Highlights from the Bio-LUSH General Assembly 2023
The General Assembly of the much-awaited Bio-LUSH project took place on November 23rd and 24th, 2023, in the impressive city of Bologna, Italy. The assembly, which was held at the […]
Scalable and Sustainable Fiber Extraction: A Step Towards CO2 Capture
According to the International Energy Agency, the average person produces about 4.7 tons of CO2 emissions per year. That’s equivalent to driving a car for 12,000 miles! In this blog, […]