A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the policy changes needed to maximise the benefits of bio-based materials within a circular economy. Rather than focusing solely on replacing fossil-based resources, the report calls for an integrated approach that keeps bio-based materials in use through circular design, reuse, recycling and regenerative resource management.
The publication, Circular by Nature: A Policy Agenda for Bio-Based Materials in a Circular Economy, outlines a set of recommendations to help policymakers create the conditions for sustainable bio-based value chains. Among its key priorities are greater policy coherence, increased investment in innovation, and stronger collaboration across industry, research and public authorities.
These priorities resonate strongly with the objectives of the PROMOFER project. By developing advanced fermentation and downstream processing technologies, PROMOFER enables the conversion of agricultural residues and food industry by-products into high-value bio-based products. In doing so, the project supports more efficient resource use, reduces waste and contributes to the development of circular industrial value chains.
