Author: Valentina Vavassori

Join the “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop”: Unlocking the Potential of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the Textile Sector

Join the “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop”: Unlocking the Potential of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the Textile Sector

Are you a key expert in the textile sector – from research, industry, policy or civil society – involved in the implementation of Digital Product Passport (DPP)? Then, this is a must-attend event!

The “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop” will be held online on 2nd of October 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 CEST and will dive into how the DPP can drive the transition to a Circular Bio-based Economy (CBBE) in the textile industry.

Why Attend?

  • Discover the barriers identified within the Mission-oriented Innovation System (MIS) framework and explore how the DPP can unlock new opportunities in the textile sector;
  • Collaborate with other experts to validate and expand on these DPP opportunities, mapping them to key MIS functions;
  • Contribute your insights to a collaborative dialogue shaping the future of a more sustainable, circular textile economy.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this groundbreaking discussion! Check out the preliminary agendasave the date and register here

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2024-10-02
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2024-10-02
SUSTRACK “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event: SAVE THE DATE!

SUSTRACK “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event: SAVE THE DATE!

Are you an expert from research, industry, policy or civil society, with knowledge and experiences in plastics, construction, textile, or chemical sectors? Then, you shouldn’t miss the “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event, organised by SUSTRACK!

The conference will be held online on 25th of September 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST and is aimed to present an overview of:

  • the main takeaways from the “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” series of workshops. These events involved more than 175 stakeholders, presenting 20 case studies, and resulted in the mapping of the most relevant challenges, good practices and recommendations along policy, environmental, social and economic dimensions for the transition to a circular bio-based economy;
  • SUSTRACK methodologies and tools to monitor the transition to circular bio-based economy;
  • the SUSTRACK dynamic scenario-based tool (GEM model), which carries out a systemic analysis of existing trends and proposed intervention, simulating transformative modelling scenarios to inform decision making towards sustainability for industries and policy development;
  • SUSTRACK contributions to EU policy in Bioeconomy.

The “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event will provide you with actionable knowledge in terms of inspirational good practices, challenges, barriers and recommendations in the textile, construction, plastics and chemical sectors, and will collect your perspective through interactive sessions to shape and fine-tune SUSTRACK methodologies and tools, better responding to industry and policy needs. It will also provide policy recommendations to inform the revision of the European Bioeconomy strategy.

Have a look at the preliminary agenda and don’t miss the opportunity to share your perspective, make your voice heard to DESIGN your journey towards sustainable transition.

Interested? Save the date and register here

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2024-09-25
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2024-09-25
SUSTRACK workshops series “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition”: let’s design a sustainable future together!

SUSTRACK workshops series “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition”: let’s design a sustainable future together!

Are you an expert from research, industry, policy or civil society, with knowledge and experiences in plastics, construction, textile, or chemical sectors? Then, you shouldn’t miss the series of workshops “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” organised by SUSTRACK!

These workshops are aimed to:

  • Dive deep into the policy, environmental, societal, and economic dimensions of the transition from a linear fossil-based economy to a circular bio-based one;
  • Co-create tailored policy recommendations, paving the way for future policy developments at regional, national and European level.

The “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” workshop series will culminate in the online “DESIGN conference”, foreseen in September 2024 and aimed at transforming the workshops’ outcomes into policy recommendations for industrial and political stakeholders to support the transition towards a circular bio-based economy.

The series of events will be held online in the first two weeks of July:

  • CHEMICAL sector: 4th of July 2024; 10:00 – 11:30 CEST – Agenda
  • CONSTRUCTION sector: 10th of July 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST – Agenda
  • TEXTILE sector: 11th of July 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST – Agenda
  • PLASTICS sector: 12th of July 2024, 10:00 – 11:30 CEST – Agenda

You can participate in one or more workshops: all you need to do is register here and select your preference.

Each workshop will be organised in different sessions:

  • Overview by SUSTRACK of selected sectorial value chains, providing process description, market information, and relevant policy instruments as a starting point for the debate and presentation of inspirational case studies by the voices of invited experts, who will share their perspectives, good practices and challenges/barriers they are facing in the transition towards circular bio-based economy:
    • CHEMICAL sector case studies: Methanol from waste, Bio-MEG from forest and agricultural resources
    • CONSTRUCTION sector case studies: Cross-laminated timber, Biochar as an additive in concrete, Hemp insulation
    • TEXTILE sector case studies: Wool, Man-made cellulosic fibres (e.g., Lyocell)
    • PLASTICS sector case studies: Polylactic acid, Polypropylene from used cooking oil
  • Interactive session to discuss the policy, environmental and societal, economic dimensions of the transition towards circular bio-based economy in the case studies’ value chains and in the sectors.

Don’t miss the opportunity to share your vision, make your voice heard and to be inspired in your journey towards sustainable transition.

Interested? Register here to one or more workshops and save the dates to join us!

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2024-07-04
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2024-07-12
The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy just published the report “Exploring Foresight Scenarios for the EU Bioeconomy”

The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy just published the report “Exploring Foresight Scenarios for the EU Bioeconomy”

The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy has just published the report Exploring Foresight Scenarios for the EU Bioeconomy, based on the analysis of the insights gathered during the multistakeholder Scenario Exploration System workshops held between 2022 and 2023.

The exercise resulted in policy recommendations for a sustainable bioeconomy that could contribute to the update of the EU bioeconomy strategy, to be developed during 2024.

The policy recommendations include

  • a consistent policy framework
  • cross-stakeholder collaboration
  • local engagement
  • involvement of consumers in decision-making, and
  • learning and development opportunities.

Discover more and download the publication here!

Other useful links:

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2024-01-19
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2024-01-19
2024 CBE JU funding priorities announced

2024 CBE JU funding priorities announced

CBE JU has published its Annual Work Programme for 2024, including information about the next call for project proposals. €213 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 18 topics:

  • 3 Innovation actions-flagship (IA-flagship)
  • 7 Innovation actions (IA)
  • 5 Research and innovation actions (RIA)
  • 3 Coordination and support actions (CSA)

Discover more here!

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2023-12-19
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2023-12-19
Support SUSTRACK research by completing the survey on barriers hindering the sustainable transition!

Support SUSTRACK research by completing the survey on barriers hindering the sustainable transition!

Are you an expert of circular bio-based economy, working in construction, plastics, chemicals or textile sectors? Then, you are the one we are looking for!

Circular bio-based economy is currently a hot topic for research, industries and policy makers. SUSTRACK is reaching out to experts in this field to understand the different perspectives on it and to request invaluable insights and expertise.

If you would like to support SUSTRACK work, you can give your contribution in the short and anonymous survey  we’re conducting, developed by BAM partner, to complement our research in identifying barriers hindering this transition. Your voice is essential and it would be key to SUSTRACK future activities and to shape the future of circular bio-based economy!

Here are some key points about the survey:

  • Flexibility: You can save and edit your responses any time before submission.
  • Short Time Commitment: The survey will take approximately 25 minutes of your time.
  • Impact: Your participation will directly nurture a set of guidelines and recommendations which will be shared at the European level with relevant stakeholders and policymakers, influencing future policy development to support the circular bio-based economy transition.
  • Deadline: December 17, 2023.

What are you waiting for? Let’s pave the way to a more sustainable and resilient economy, together!

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2023-11-20
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2023-12-17
SUSTRACK INSPIRE Conference: let’s inspire and be inspired!

SUSTRACK INSPIRE Conference: let’s inspire and be inspired!

Are you a stakeholder involved or interested in plastics, construction, textile, and chemical sectors? Join SUSTRACK INSPIRE Conference to have your say on what is really important for promoting a sustainable transition!

SUSTRACK is organising the INSPIRE Conference, designed to explore the insights of the circular bioeconomy, combining the research findings with current project developments and forward-looking pathways. The event will be held online on November, 16th, 2023, from 09:00 to 16:00 CET.

The INSPIRE Conference will be organised in different sessions:

  • Two plenary sessions, in order dive deep into latest findings of SUSTRACK project on:
    • Limits, barriers, drivers, benefits, gaps towards sustainable transition;
    • Existing EU monitoring framework and gaps on indicators and methods used to monitor and evaluate circular bioeconomy;
    • Selected case studies;
    • Methodologies, models and results for policy scenarios developed by SUSTRACK;
  • Sectorial and interactive Co-creation workshops to discuss the case studies;
  • Sectorial and interactive Scenario workshops to discuss and verify the policy scenarios developed.

Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate and network with other frontrunners in the field! As participants of the INSPIRE Conference, you are not just observers but active contributors to the realm of circular bioeconomy. Your input, perspectives, and collaborative spirit can be the catalyst for impactful change and can shape sustainable policies for a brighter and greener future!

Interested? Take a deeper look at the agenda and register here before 13 November to join us!

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2023-11-16
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2023-11-16
Survey on Youth Inclusion in the Bioeconomy

Survey on Youth Inclusion in the Bioeconomy

An online survey on youth inclusion in the Bioeconomy (BE) has been launched by the Youth Ambassador Program of the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB). BE is an emerging sector that aims to provide sustainable solutions within and across all economic sectors and enable a transformation towards a sustainable economy through the production, use and conservation of biological resources, including knowledge, science, technology and innovation (IACGB, 2020). However, to ensure the success of the BE, it is crucial to involve and engage young people.

The survey aims to gather insights from BE actors on their awareness, interest, and involvement in the BE. The final aim is to understand the challenges and opportunities people face when participating in this sector and gather ideas and recommendations for enhancing youth inclusion in the BE. Your participation in this survey will help in better understanding how to involve and engage young people in the BE effectively. The answers will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.

Click here to fill the survey!

Thanks in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts with IACGB!

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2023-07-17
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2023-08-31
SAVE THE DATE for SUSTRACK focus group workshop – “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”

SAVE THE DATE for SUSTRACK focus group workshop – “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”

Are you a stakeholder interested in plastics, construction, textile, and chemical sectors? Join SUSTRACK focus group workshop to boost the transition from linear fossil-based economy to circular bio-based economy!

SUSTRACK is organizing the focus group workshop “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”, which will be held online on June 9th, 2023, from 10:00 to 13:00 CEST, as official partner event of the European Green Week .

The SUSTRACK project is a three-year initiative that supports policymakers in developing sustainable pathways to replace fossil and carbon-intensive systems with sustainable circular and bio-based systems at the EU and regional scale.

The focus group will be organised in two sessions:

  • a brief introduction of SUSTRACK project and its main results on the limits of fossil-based economy and technical, structural, governance, environmental, economic and cultural barriers to the transition to circular bio-based economy;
  • an interactive discussion with collaborative online tools, in which stakeholders will have the opportunity to give their opinion and identify, discuss, consolidate, prioritize the barriers across the four sectors.

Don’t miss it! Attendees will acquire valuable insights into challenges faced by the linear fossil-based economy, and barriers to the transition to circular bio-based economy, as well as into the drivers and benefits of sustainable transition and future activities within the SUSTRACK project.

Take a look at the agenda and express your interest here to participate! You will be reached as soon as possible to confirm your participation.

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2023-06-09
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2023-06-09