Biomass

A new study by nova-Institute for the European Commission concludes that bio-based plastics can support the defossilisation of the European packaging sector and that no fundamental technical barriers currently prevent their use in packaging applications.

Eggersmann is presenting the Backhus Alpha 55 shortly before IFAT Munich. The windrow turner is fully automated and fully electric. With the new model, the company is extending its Backhus range with autonomous windrow turning technology.

NPHarvest has launched a nutrient recovery pilot at Biogas Westerbakum GmbH & Co. KG in Lower Saxony. The project marks the Finnish cleantech company’s entry into Germany’s biogas market and is intended to demonstrate how liquid digestate can be converted into fertilizer-grade inputs.

A new German-Austrian research project investigates the biodegradation of compostable plastic fragments in the soil under real conditions. The focus is on the question of how quickly fragments of certified compostable plastic films degrade when they enter the soil via the compost.

Aimplas has obtained ABA and JBPA recognition for biodegradation and compostability testing, enabling certification processes for plastic products intended for the Australian and Japanese markets.

Aimplas is coordinating the VEGANCELIO project, which focuses on converting organic waste into higher-value materials for industrial applications.

Efficient and safe processes are essential in biomass utilization. With the involvement of GAP and the Italian distribution partner Cesaro Mac Import, the new Sennebogen 360 G tele-handler has been developed from a prototype to full series production.
GAP is part of the Piantoni Group, operates a fleet of over 780 machines, and specializes in logistics and handling processes across various industries.

The EU-funded BioSupPack project has demonstrated that brewery waste can be converted into biobased plastics for packaging applications. Over a five-year period, the consortium developed and validated polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) materials and production processes as alternatives to fossil-based plastics. The results support compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The European project SISTERS, funded by the European Union, held its final conference in Brussels on 23 March 2026, one day ahead of the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum.

A competitive “Made in EU” should be based on sustainably sourced biomass, high-quality recycled materials and European technological capabilities. In contrast to regions relying on fossil energy sources, Europe builds on available resources such as managed forests, established recycling systems and industrial expertise. This approach links industrial policy with circular and bio-based value chains and supports the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.

Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a project funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.