New environmental certification scheme for bio-based products
For products with a high proportion of raw materials from renewable sources.
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Promoting development of fossil-free products and packaging
Products and packaging undergo technical analysis for monitoring and measurement of the proportion of bio-based raw materials.
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Making sustainable choices easier for consumers
Certified products are labelled with the Testfakta Bio-based symbol.
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News

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

A Partnership between the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and the European Union will build on the success of BBI JU to advance a sustainable and competitive bio-based industry.

26 November

Can you make batteries from wood?

Batteries are a must in today's society and the demand just gets bigger. At the same time, batteries are not particularly environmentally friendly. To meet the future needs for battery capacity and reduce environmental impact, new materials and manufacturing methods are required.

24 November

Ford and McDonalds to produce bio-plastics

Ford will recycle McDonalds' coffee waste material into energy efficient car parts including durable headlamps.

1 June
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Bio-based certification is carried out in collaboration with RISE Research Institute of Sweden.