The 258 Million Tonne Problem
Drive past almost any harvested field in Europe this time of year and you’ll see it: stubble, stalks, husks, the plant matter left behind once the grain, fibre or fruit […]
Bio-LUSH at the ACS CELL Summer Program Student Flash Talks
Explaining years of research in three minutes is no easy task. There is little time for detailed methodology or extensive discussion. Instead, the focus shifts to the central question: Why […]
Strengthening the Voice of Rural Women in Europe — Bio-LUSH Joins the Rural Pact Community Group
Bio-LUSH joined the first meeting of the Rural Pact Community Group on Women in Rural Areas, contributing to European discussions focused on strengthening the visibility and voice of rural women in EU policy discussions, including the post-2027 CAP and NRPP negotiations. The initiative brings together stakeholders working to support more inclusive, innovative, and resilient rural communities across Europe.
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.
What the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy Means for Europe’s Bio-Based Future and Where Bio-LUSH Fits In
When the European Commission released its Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy (COM(2025) 960 final), it sent a clear message: the bioeconomy is no longer a future ambition, it is now a strategic pillar of Europe’s industrial, environmental, and economic direction.
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.
Co-Creating a Sustainable Future – Stakeholder Insights and Innovation in Biomass Utilization
We are thrilled to announce that Bio-LUSH will be hosting its first-ever workshop, “Co-Creating a Sustainable Future – Stakeholder Insights and Innovation in Biomass Utilization,” on 24th October 2024, from […]
Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024
Join Global Bioeconomy leaders at the ‘One planet – sustainable bioeconomy solutions for global challenges’ event, hosted by the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024. The event’s diverse panel will focus on […]
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 […]