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 […]
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 […]
UNIROMA’s role in developing sustainable polymer blends
Sapienza University of Rome (UNIROMA1), founded in 1303, is one of the world’s oldest and largest universities. Its main campus in Rome, along with sites in Latina and Rieti, hosts a vibrant academic community of 125,332 students, including nearly 12,000 international students. Sapienza offers a comprehensive range of programs, with 311 Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, […]
POLYMEER celebrates one year of progress at its third consortium meeting in Rome
On 25-26 September 2025, the POLYMEER consortium gathered in Rome for its 12-month meeting, hosted at Birra Peroni and organised by Sapienza University. The event marked the project’s first anniversary, a year that brought both important achievements and significant challenges. As a complex and ambitious initiative, POLYMEER has required flexibility, strong coordination and close collaboration […]
POLYMEER has been featured in BBC News
POLYMEER has received significant recognition as it was recently featured in a BBC article highlighting our innovative uses of brewers’ spent grain. This underscores our project’s critical role in pioneering sustainable solutions and advancing the circular economy. A revolutionary approach to brewer’s spent grain Brewers’ spent grain, a major by-product of the beer industry, has […]
Turning agricultural waste into sustainable bioplastics
The environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution continues to escalate, emphasising the urgent need for innovative and sustainable alternatives. A recent scientific review highlights the potential of agricultural and food waste as a viable source for bioplastic production. This aligns directly with the mission of POLYMEER, dedicated to developing a new bio-based value chain for […]