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CBE JU publishes its Annual Work Programme for 2023
CBE JU has published its Annual Work Programme for 2023 as well as information about the next call for project proposals. €215.5 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe.
Have Yourself A Bioluminescent Christmas
Every December, Americans spend around $645 million kilowatt hours of electricity to brighten their homes. Uswitch research found that the British collectively paid an extra £79 million in energy bills in 2020 on outdoor display lights – an eye watering…
Oobli debuts chocolate made with microbial fermentation
Oobli, the California-based food tech company setting the stage for the world of sweet proteins, has made their debut of Oobli chocolate bars, the first-ever sweet protein-powered-product brought to market. Made with much less sugar than most chocolate bars with…
Researchers produce ‘green’ energy from a succulent
Though plants can serve as a source of food, oxygen and décor, they’re not often considered to be a good source of electricity. But by collecting electrons naturally transported within plant cells, scientists can generate electricity as part of a…
Canadian research team develop bio-glitter
Glitter products are everywhere: from party decorations, to cosmetics, to costumes and even boat paint. But glitter is often made of microplastics in the form of flakes, making its small size and dispersibility a troublesome dilemma when it comes to…
Balena’s slides are the world’s first 100% biodegradable footwear
Balena, the material science company aiming at transforming the fashion industry, debuted its eco-chic BioCir Slides, made of its proprietary, 100% biodegradable plastic – developed to help the fashion industry put an end to unsustainable amounts of plastic waste and…