The most recent estimates are based on 2015 data and the key messages in this report are: 1. In 2015, the bioeconomy generated 4.2% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the EU and employed 8.2% of the labour force. 2. Concomitant growth in value added and reduction in number […]
Daily Archives: September 19, 2018
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The 1st Plastic Road bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel (Netherlands). 30 meters of path contain recycled plastic equivalent to more than 218.000 plastic cups or 500.000 plastic bottle caps. The pilot location is equipped with sensors to monitor the road’s performance such as temperature, the number of bike […]
The article from the University of Nottingham about how seawater could be used to lower freshwater footprint of bioethanol when combined with a new strain of marine yeast. According to a University of Nottingham statement, it is estimated that between 1,388 and 9,812 litres of freshwater are consumed for every litre […]