Examining Raw Material Criticality in the Bio-Based Sector: Insights from the CALIMERO Project

Countries contributing with a large share to the global supply of raw materials according to the study on the Critical Raw Materials for the EU (2023) The supply chains of the products that we use are getting increasingly complex, some raw materials or components travel around the globe before ending up in a final product […]
Dynamic carbon footprint

For biobased-products, a core matter of concern is the carbon footprint, expressing the impact on climate change, especially in comparison to fossil-based alternatives. In the ecosystems that provide the biological raw material, e.g. forest for wood products, there is a sequestration of CO2, which among else ends up as stored carbon in the product itself. […]
Let´s celebrate Europe Day!

Happy Europe Day! Today we celebrate peace and unity in Europe and remember the achievements of the EU. The European Union has been committed to a united Europe since the Schuman Declaration, which happened 70 years ago this year. In honor of Europe Day, we would like to highlight that CALIMERO is made possible thanks […]
Restoring Our Ecosystems: Celebrating International Earth Day

Today, April 22nd is International Earth Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of caring for and protecting our planet. Oceans are filled with plastics and are becoming more acidic. Extreme heat, forest fires, floods, and other climate events have affected millions of people. Even today, we are still grappling with the consequences […]