In Belgium, the European Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is taking action to address these issues. Nevertheless, the information gathered did not allow […]
In Belgium, more than one year after entry into force of the CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation (EU) 2024/1610), in force since 26 June, with legal effect from July 1, 2024 pursuant to Article 5, the European Commission has yet to follow up on the commitment outlined in Recital 17 to assess […]
In Belgium, Ontex Group NV has introduced diapers made with biobased superabsorbent polymers. This new material will gradually and incrementally replace virgin fossil-based plastic SAP in the core absorbent component, helping lower the carbon footprint of the product while maintaining performance. This step aligns with Ontex’s commitment to embedding good, scalable sustainability practices into every […]
In Belgium, a bio-based surfactant startup AmphiStar has raised $13.5 million. The funding, which included a $10.8 million equity investment and $2.7 million grant from European Innovation Council, pushes AmphiStar’s total funding to over $26 million. Earlier backers include CBE-JU initiatives, regional grants, and a pre-series A round involving ECBF, Qbic, and PMV. The company’s […]
In Belgium, M-Lex reports Lantmännen argued in front of a European Union court that its defense rights were breached during the European Commission’s investigation into alleged anti-trust ethanol price benchmarking manipulation that would see its fine of 47. 7 million euros overturned. The company says that its rights were breached when the EC settled with […]
In Belgium, The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is calling on the European Union to transform its upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy into a comprehensive industrial strategy. Cefic argues that the bioeconomy holds untapped potential to boost Europe’s industrial competitiveness, enhance circularity, and secure access to sustainable resources. In a newly released position paper, Cefic outlines a […]
In Belgium, Syensqo and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital innovation and sustainable materials development. By combining Syensqo’s deep scientific expertise with Microsoft’s leadership in AI and cloud computing, the companies will work together to unlock new opportunities across research, manufacturing, and product development. […]
In Belgium, a strategic move to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s industry and leverage the Union market towards more security of supply, diversification and decarbonization, the Commission launched the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. The online platform will host different mechanisms covering hydrogen, raw materials, natural gas and biomethane, with […]
In Belgium, Europe’s biomethane sector is growing, but not fast enough. Installed production capacity hit 7 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually by the end of Q1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Yet growth is beginning to slow, despite investor appetite remaining strong, even slightly higher than last year (€28 billion). This mismatch highlights the urgent […]
In Belgium, designer Björn Van Egroo has conceptualized a biodegradable alternative for packaging Nintendo’s latest Switch system. The design was created from a 3D rendering and did not include any input or invitation from the Kyoto video game and console maker. Despite this, Yanko Design called it game-changing. “You don’t need to mold plastic blister […]
