How high-impact bioeconomy initiatives are key to a climate-neutral Europe. 'Circular bio-based industries are an important part of the response,' said Philippe Mengal, executive director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU), the EU’s most ambitious bioeconomy initiative, on the occasion of the EU Green Week. 'By replacing non-renewable fossil resources with waste and sustainably sourced biomass, to produce industrial and consumer goods, they are key contributors to making Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent. Soil protection, sustainable forest management, reduction of pollution and investments in nature are all vital effects of the bio-based economic model Europe is aiming for.'
