Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industries
The bio-based industry plays a strategic role in Europe’s transition to a sustainable and competitive economy. A recent European Investment Bank report underscores the sector’s strong potential, while highlighting key barriers to the scale-up of innovative technologies, including regulatory fragmentation and limited access to finance. Systemic change and harmonised regulation, coupled with effective financial support […]
PROSPER feedback on the EU Circular Economy Consultation
The PROSPER consortium has responded to the EU Circular Economy Consultation with the following paper. Set to be adopted in 2026, it aims to create a Single Market for secondary raw materials. It seeks to increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate demand for these materials within the EU.
Insights & Perspectives: Philippe Coszach
A conversation with Philippe Coszach from Futerro for the PROSPER Project
Insights & Perspectives: Dianella Garro
A conversation with Dianella Garro from the University of Vic – UVIC, BETA Technological Center for the PROSPER Project
Insights & Perspectives: Serhat Arca
A conversation with Serhat Arca from NTCP for the PROSPER Project
Insights & Perspectives: Wang Li
A conversation with Wang Li from Ghent University for the PROSPER Project
Insights & Perspectives: Roberto Ferrigno
A conversation with Roberto Ferrigno from the European Bioeconomy Bureau for the PROSPER Project
Insights & Perspectives: Steven De Meester, PROSPER project coordinator
A conversation with Steven De Meester from Ghent University for the PROSPER Project
Commission guidelines laying down criteria on the costs of cleaning up litter
Commission NoticeCommission guidelines laying down criteria on the costs of cleaning up litter in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment(C/2025/5646) This document provides guidance on the interpretation and […]
Policy Workshop in Vic – Key Discussion Points
On October 1st, we held an internal policy workshop for PROSPER, attended by our Advisory Board members. The discussions addressed several key topics that are shaping the bio-based sector: 🔹 Updates on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)🔹 Updates on standards🔹 Implementation of biowaste collections🔹 Responses to the bioeconomy consultation Here are some key comments from the […]
