Under the Horizon Europe 2021-2027, the EU has already invested approximately €284 million in projects advancing the bioeconomy and circular economy sectors. Introduction The amount of waste produced globally is still increasing, with the European Union alone generating over 2 billion tonnes annually, which translates to 4.8 tonnes per person1. This waste mainly comes from […]
Food waste can be important source of bioactive compounds
By Maja Berden Zrimec Reducing food waste is a hot topic in the sustainability debate. But did you know that food waste is actually an important source of valuable compounds that can be used in various industries? Unfortunately, we are still not taking full advantage of the potential of agro-food waste. Most of it is […]
What’s happening with green taxonomy?
There has been a growing interest in sustainable investing in recent years. More and more people have become aware of the impact of financial decisions on the environment. According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, sustainable investment assets reached a record high of $40.5 trillion in 2020, representing a 27% increase from the previous year (GSIA, 2020). […]