The introduction of the E Factor in 1992 focussed attention on the problem of waste
generation, defined as everything but the desired product, in chemicals manufacture and …

The development and recycling of biomass production can partly solve issues of energy,
climate change, population growth, food and feed shortages, and environmental pollution …

The EU Bioeconomy Strategy aims to support the sustainable growth and development of
the EU bio-based sectors while creating jobs, innovation and services. Despite the …

Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

The linear economy for plastic packaging, which currently leads to excessive carbon dioxide
emissions and leakage into the environment, needs to be reformed to a greener circular …

The increased global demand for plastic materials has led to severe plastic waste pollution,
particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human …

Plastics, with their ubiquitous presence in our daily lives and environment, pose an
uncomfortable conundrum. Producers and consumers are aware of the value of these …

Microalgae have emerged as an effective dual strategy for bio-valorisation of food
processing wastewater and food waste hydrolysate which favours microalgae cultivation into …

In the movement to decarbonize our economy and move away from fossil fuels we will need
to harness the waste products of our activities, such as waste lignocellulose, methane, and …

The current transition to sustainability and the circular economy can be viewed as a socio-
technical response to environmental impacts and the need to enhance the overall …