Imagine trying to prove your organic honey actually comes from a specific forest without just trusting a label. This project builds a digital system and a set of rules to track biological materials from the field to the factory. It acts like a high-tech passport for green materials, making sure they are truly sustainable and not just 'greenwashed'.
Companies using bio-based materials struggle to prove the actual sustainability and origin of their raw materials. This lack of trust reduces consumer acceptance and the price they are willing to pay for green products.
A digital ICT tool (BIT) and a set of certification guidelines tested across 4 industrial case studies.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with inconsistent raw material origins — this project developed a digital tool and assessment rules that verify the sustainability of biomass. This helps you prove your products meet EU standards to increase consumer willingness to pay.
If you are a processor dealing with residual feedstock and waste — this project developed a certification system that tracks the origin of these materials. This allows you to turn waste into certified high-value biological resources for other industries.
If you are a supplier dealing with complex supply chains — this project developed a multidimensional assessment tool that ensures traceability. This reduces the risk of non-compliance with environmental regulations across 7 different countries.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not mentioned.
The project is testing the model in 4 strategic sectors and bio-based supply chain cases to determine its suitability for wide-scale use.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms for the digital tool are not provided.
Yes, it aims to complement current certification schemes with new criteria for sustainability and origin applicable at EU and global scale.
The project period ends on 2025-11-30, with the final report assessing the applicability of the model in 4 sectors.
The project features a balanced mix of 18 partners, with a strong industrial presence (28% industry ratio including 6 SMEs). The collaboration spans 7 European countries, combining the academic rigor of 5 universities and 4 research centers with the practical application of 5 industrial players, ensuring the resulting certification tools are commercially viable.
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