nova Session: Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials

Program

09 Obtober 2023, 13:00 – 16:30 h (CET) (online)

Hosts:
Michael Carus and Lara Dammer (nova-Institute)

13:00-13:15Welcome and introductionMichael Carus
13:15-14:15The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – new insights from recent research
Michael Carus, Lara Dammer
14:15-14:50Status quo of policy on biomass uses and sustainability requirements – Policy framework on bio-based plastics and biodegradable and compostable plastics, EU Taxonomy, RED III, ReFuel EU Aviation, Fuel EU MaritimeLara Dammer
14:50-15:00Coffee break
15:00-16:00Practical examples of sustainable bio-based materials from primary biomassMartin Clemesha, Braskem | Patrick Waes, CovationBio | Marilia Foukaraki, Cosun Beet Company
16:00-16:30Discussion, outlook and wrap-up