In the latest #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition, projects could compete in four categories: Scaling Innovation, People and Skills, Circular Europe, and Creative Focus. Therefore, the LUCRA communication team has collected and curated the best project photos from the consortium at the beginning of the year. The final selection by the jury took place at the end…

When we hear the word electrification, we mostly think of electric cars and solar panels. However, electrification can also have a major impact on the biobased economy. Over the past years, we have seen a tremendous evolution in our ability to produce biobased products that have real impact in society, ranging from fine chemicals to…

© Covestro AG 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…

Next time you walk through a park, notice the grass. Is it nicely mowed, or does it look messy? How would you like it to look? Usually, a nicely mowed lawn in a park or garden is aesthetically pleasant, but in nature, a nicely mowed and ordered lawn looks strange. Human beings are sharp recognizers…