Normec OWS’s role in ensuring biodegradable bioplastics
Based in Ghent, Belgium, Normec OWS is the global market leader in biodegradability and compostability testing of a wide range of materials. As a one-stop laboratory for degradation and toxicity testing, the company combines more than 35 years of expertise with strict quality standards and internationally recognised methodologies. In addition to its advanced laboratory services, […]
POLYMEER contributes to the first Bio-Based Pathways webinar on next-generation sustainable materials
On 30 June 2026, Assunta Marrocchi, coordinator of the POLYMEER project, participated as a speaker in the first Bio-Based Pathways webinar.
AIMPLAS showcases POLYMEER at key European recycling events
Sharing knowledge and building connections are essential to accelerating Europe’s transition towards a circular bioeconomy. During June, POLYMEER was represented by project partner AIMPLAS at two major European events focused on recycling and sustainable materials, helping raise awareness of the project’s objectives and innovative approach to bio-based polymers. POLYMEER at the AMI Chemical Recycling conference […]
How LOMARTOV is ensuring POLYMEER’s bioplastics are truly sustainable
Turning brewer’s spent grain into innovative bio-based polymers is only part of the challenge. Ensuring that these new materials are safe, environmentally beneficial, economically viable and socially accepted is equally critical. This is where LOMARTOV (LOM) plays a central role in POLYMEER. Based in Valencia, Spain, LOMARTOV is an environmental engineering SME specialising in sustainability […]
Fourth Consortium Meeting in Nelas, Portugal
From 22 to 23 April 2026, the POLYMEER consortium gathered in Nelas, Portugal, for its 18-month meeting, hosted by Borgstena. Partners came together to review progress, align on the next steps and strengthen collaboration further. The meeting, which spanned two days, combined technical sessions, strategic discussions, a dedicated workshop, and a technical visit to offer […]
From Waste to Performance: Designing Bio-Based Polymers for Real Applications
POLYMEER recently took part in the BIOPOLY Cluster webinar “From Waste to Performance: Designing Bio-Based Polymers for Real Applications”, organised in collaboration with the BIOPYRANIA and POLYMERS-5B projects. This online event brought together leading experts from the projects to discuss the advancement of bio-based polymers derived from waste towards real industrial applications. The session included project presentations by […]
POLYMEER participates in joint webinar on bio-based polymers for automotive applications
POLYMEER recently took part in the joint webinar “From Lab to Road: Biobased Polymers and Composites for Automotive Applications”, organised together with the FURIOUS and THERMOFIRE projects. The online event brought together experts from across Europe to explore the role of bio-based materials in advancing sustainability in the automotive sector. The session covered the full […]
BIOPOLY Webinar: From Waste to Performance: Designing Bio-Based Polymers for Real Applications
In their second webinar, the BIOPOLY Cluster will explore how various feedstocks can be transformed into high-performance bio-based polymers for practical applications. During the session, researchers and industry experts from BIOPYRANIA, POLYMEER, and POLYMERS-5B will discuss the conversion of waste streams, such as brewers’ spent grain, agri-food residues, and woody biomass, into advanced materials for use in sectors […]
IX International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites
On 4–5 March 2026, POLYMEER was featured at the IX International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, organised by AIMPLAS – Technological Institute of Plastics. The event brought together more than 150 attendees and over 20 speakers, confirming its role as a key meeting point at both national and European level in the field of […]
Unlocking the circular potential of bio-based waste in Europe
Europe’s transition towards a circular and climate-neutral economy depends not only on reducing waste, but on rethinking how waste itself can become a valuable resource. A recent report commissioned by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and developed by Magellan Circle and 3drivers provides a comprehensive assessment of the potential to enhance the circularity of bio-based […]