Imagine trying to prove your eco-friendly product is actually better for the planet than a plastic one, but having no agreed-upon ruler to measure it. This work creates a universal measuring tape for bio-based materials. It tracks a product's journey from the field to the trash bin to ensure it truly helps the earth.
Companies producing bio-based products lack a standardized way to prove their environmental benefits over fossil-based alternatives. This makes it difficult to get certified or convince consumers of their sustainability claims.
A set of operational assessment methods and a classification scheme to measure the environmental impact and circularity of bio-based value chains.
If you are a bio-polymer producer dealing with vague sustainability claims — this project developed a standardized assessment methodology that provides a clear, data-backed way to certify your products for consumers.
If you are a bio-fertilizer developer dealing with land-use change concerns — this project developed dynamic assessment methods that track environmental impacts across different locations and times.
If you are an eco-friendly packaging brand dealing with the need for official labels — this project developed a methodology that certification organizations can use to label and certify your bio-based products.
Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost information provided for the resulting tools.
Yes, the project involves 8 industry partners and 5 innovative companies producing bio-based products to ensure the methods are applicable in real-world industrial settings.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the goal is to support standardization for certification organizations.
The tools are designed to align with the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan to help companies meet zero pollution targets.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, suggesting full availability toward the end of 2027.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with an industry ratio of 62% (8 out of 13 partners). The presence of 4 SMEs and 5 active producers of bio-based products suggests the output will be practical and market-driven rather than purely academic.
Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs KG
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