The role of Zabala Innovation in bringing POLYMEER research closer to society
Developing new bio-based materials is only part of the journey towards a more circular plastics sector. Scientific advances also need to reach the people who can understand, utilise, support and build upon them. Zabala Innovation is leading the project’s Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation Work Package (WP5). Its objectives include communicating the work of POLYMEER and […]
POLYMEER Consortium meets in Enschede to mark 24 months of progress
Two years into the project, the POLYMEER consortium gathered in Enschede, the Netherlands, on 16–17 September 2026 for its 24-month consortium meeting, hosted by project partner University of Twente. The two-day meeting provided an important opportunity for partners to review the progress achieved during the first half of the project, exchange updates across the different […]
Designing the Next Generation of Sustainable Polymers: join the POLYMEER workshop in Enschede
How can green chemistry, bio-based resources and innovative technologies contribute to the next generation of sustainable polymers? On 17 September 2026, POLYMEER will bring together experts from academia, research and industry for the hybrid workshop “Designing the Next Generation of Sustainable Polymers”, taking place in Enschede, the Netherlands, with the possibility to join online. Organised […]
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 […]