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This article provides an update on the LUCRA Project, highlighting its innovative approach to producing bio-based succinic acid from organic waste and wood residues. It outlines the technologies being developed, such as thermal, enzymatic, and electrochemical processes, and discusses their potential to reduce CO₂ emissions and replace fossil-based chemicals. Additionally, the article explores the role of the project’s industrial and research partners across Europe and examines the broader implications for a sustainable, circular bioeconomy.

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LUCRA joins the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet)

We are pleased to announce that the LUCRA project has officially joined the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet) – a proactive alliance of over 160 EU-funded projects and initiatives working to advance the bioeconomy across Europe. EuBioNet serves as a collaborative platform that fosters knowledge sharing, networking, and the coordination of joint communication and outreach efforts.…

2nd LUCRA Newsletter

The second issue of the LUCRA newsletter is published! Let us share with you what has happened in the past months of LUCRA and subscribe for future editions (see bottom of the page).

Turning Trash into Treasure: How Sawdust and Organic Waste Could Change the Game

Did you know that sawdust from wood processing and organic waste from household could become the secret ingredients for making high-value chemicals? The LUCRA project is on a mission to transform these streams into something much more valuable than just firewood or landfill fodder. The LUCRA Project: Giving Waste a Second Life The LUCRA project,…

LUCRA General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham, UK

Birmingham, UK – January 15-16, 2025 – In the mid of January 2025, the LUCRA project partners gathered in Birmingham for their fourth consortium meeting at the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre (BEIC). The meeting served as a platform to update partners on the progress of the different work packages and to discuss the next steps.…

1st LUCRA Newsletter

The first issue of the LUCRA newsletter is published! Let us share with you what has happened in the past months of LUCRA and subscribe for future editions!

LUCRA General Assembly meeting in Turku, Finland

Turku, Finland – July 3, 2024 – At the beginning of July, the LUCRA project partners gathered in Turku for their third consortium meeting, hosted by project partner Boreal Bioproducts (Montinutra Ltd). The meeting served as a platform to update partners on the progress of the different work packages and to discuss the next steps.…

LUCRA Showcases Pioneering Contributions at the 32nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

Marseille, France – June 27, 2024 – LUCRA, a Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) funded initiative in sustainable biochemical solutions, is proud to announce its significant participation in the 32nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE), held from June 24-27, 2024 in Marseille, France. This prestigious event, renowned as the leading platform for…

LUCRA stakeholder’s consultation survey! 

The stakeholder’s engagement is essential for the successful implementation of our project, for that reason, as a first consultation activity, the LUCRA consortium has developed an online survey for stakeholders (e.g. Industry, Research & Science, Public Authorities, Civil Society, etc.).   In this survey, you will be asked questions to help us gather insights on the…

LUCRA General Assembly Meeting in Madrid, Spain

From the 6th to 7th of February 2024, the LUCRA partners met in the beautiful city of Madrid (Spain) for their second project meeting in Month 8 of the project. The meeting was organized by the project partner FCC Medio Ambiente and took place in their headquarters in Las Tablas, Madrid. During the one-and-a-half-day meeting,…

Transforming Organic Waste

In July 2023, the first phase of the four-year Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Project LUCRA kicked-off in Ghent. LUCRA aims to demonstrate a unique process to convert underutilized organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and wood waste into bio-based succinic acid. The project is set to provide the bio-based industry with…