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BioReCer Final Event

On 29 October 2025, the BioReCer project invites stakeholder from the bio-based industries, research, certification and standardisation, and (consumer) organisations to its final event at the Ciudad de la Cultura in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. In various presentations BioReCer partners will showcase key results, explain the sustainability and circularity framework (University of Santiago de Compostela),…

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Between Science, Adventure and Environmental Responsibility

This article shares how LUCRA scientist Gaétan Herold and his supervisor Dr. Mariane Schneider (Ghent University) navigate the paradox of working towards a fossil-free future while questioning the carbon cost of their own scientific travels – and how turning a dilemma into an adventure can open up new perspectives. Phasing out fossil fuels is essential…

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Why Succinic Acid? Industry Insights from Covestro on Advancing Circular Chemistry

As industries across Europe work toward reducing their dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impacts, bio-based platform chemicals are becoming increasingly important. One such chemical is succinic acid, a versatile intermediate used in the production of plastics, solvents, food additives, and a variety of other materials. The LUCRA project is demonstrating how succinic acid…

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Trash Talk: Join us behind the scenes of Chania’s waste management plant

Out of sight, out of mind. That’s how most of us treat our trash. Once we throw it “away”, it simply disappears, right? The reality is, of course, far more complex. And I’ll admit: I used to know very little about what happens to our waste after the bin. That changed during my studies, when…

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2025 Process Development Symposium Europe

The Process Development Symposium (PDS) Europe is a place to exchange wisdom, knowledge, tips, and personal experiences in the development and scale-up of chemical and related processes, specifically targeted to a European audience. With a technical program developed by a local organizing committee, sessions will address the needs of those working in process development in…

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LUCRA joins the Biorefine Cluster Europe

We’re proud to become part of this vibrant network of EU projects and experts dedicated to biobased resource recovery and circular economy solutions! The Biorefine Cluster Europe connects initiatives working on nutrient recycling, waste valorization, sustainable agriculture, and more – all aiming to improve sustainable resource management across Europe. This collaboration fosters mutual exchange and…

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LUCRA Workshop Recording now on YouTube

The full recording of our LUCRA workshop “Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable and circular bioeconomy” (June 11, Chania & online) is now on YouTube. Learn more about LUCRA and gain insights from both science and industry on circular bioeconomy solutions! Find all speakers, titles, and timestamps below, as well as in the video…

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LUCRA Workshop in Chania: Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable & circular bioeconomy

On June 11, 2025, the LUCRA consortium hosted a hybrid workshop titled “Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable and circular bioeconomy” in the scenic harbor city of Chania, Crete, at the Center of Mediterranean Architecture. Organized in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and the local municipal waste company DEDISA SA, the event…

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Consortium Meeting in Chania, Greece

From June 11–12, 2025, the LUCRA consortium convened for its latest project meeting in the beautiful city of Chania, Crete. Hosted by the Agricultural University of Athens in collaboration with the Municipality of Chania, the gathering took place at the stunning Center of Mediterranean Architecture, a historic venue that provided an inspiring setting for intensive…

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LUCRA at RRB 2025

On June 3, the LUCRA project was present at the Biobased Market during the 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB 2025) in Turku, Finland. LUCRA partner Boreal Bioproducts showcased innovative biobased products developed from side-streams of the LUCRA process, contributing to a more sustainable, circular bioeconomy. More about the conference here.

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