An IEA Inter-Task report on Synergies for bioenergy supply chain in Bioeconomy networks describes efforts to expand the current linear value chain perspective into a broader network-based view of bioenergy and bioeconomy systems. The report introduces a framework to help identify and leverage synergies between bioenergy supply chains, biobased materials …
Date: 31 Oct 2025, 11:00 UKÂ Register HERE. A webinar organised by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) will discuss the most critical skills required for the transition from a linear to a more circular economy, identify when these are needed and explore how they can be secured. Prof …
The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) has kindly made a recent webinar on Bioplastics available to EBNet members – watch it here. The presenter is Prof Jhuma Sadhukhan of the University of Surrey, who is UK Lead for the Global Center for Sustainable bioproducts (GCSB). The webinar covers the following …
The European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) is inviting organisations to sign a letter calling for ambitious targets for nutrients in the EU’s Circular Economy Act. Sustainable nutrient supply and management is a critical issue for many regions, with several countries including the UK currently reviewing associated regulations: any further developments …
Date: Mon 8 Sept 2025 12-13:00 UK Venue: Online The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) and the Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts (GCSB) are hosting a webinar on Bioplastics from Biomass: Innovative Pathways for Sustainable Conversion. Topics include: Global Center for Sustainable Bioproduct overview Biocomposites overview: Environmental drivers and policy incentives Integrated …
Congratulations to the Project Team and the AD WG for their new publication applying systems thinking to food waste reduction and recovery on a University campus. The paper, published in the Journal of the Operational Research Society, is one outcome from a small project supported by EBNet via our Anaerobic …
BiofuelAi is a startup from the University of Surrey, and is one of ten finalists that have been shortlisted for the ÂŁ1 million Manchester Prize. The Prize, funded by the Department for Science and Technology (DSIT), aims to reward UK-led artificial intelligence innovations such as those within the fields of …
The Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts (GCSB) aims to develop environmentally and economically sustainable bio-derived composites and plastics, utilising waste biomass to replace petroleum and its derivatives. It started early this year, and is one of six worldwide Global Bioeconomy Centers which will run for 5 years with funding from …
BBNet and EBNet are delighted to announce that registration is now open for a workshop exploring how thermal, thermochemical, and biological conversion technologies may be integrated to improve environmental and economic outcomes of waste and biomass valorisation processes. This two day in-person workshop will be led by the EBNet biochars …
28-30 October 24, 9:00 hrs – 17:00 hrs, #8 Wates House (details below), University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, Register HERE Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a robust and systematic methodology to evaluate and analyse the environmental impacts of a product or service system across its whole life cycle. This …
GWP standards, carbon offsetting schemes, carbon footprint calculator and offsetting methodologies and techno-economic analysis (TEA) Registration closed. This workshop aimed to explore with stakeholders the policy landscape for the EBNet community, especially the drivers and incentives for carbon offsetting technologies. How do we define such technologies? What is the methodological …
30 October 2023, 9:30 – 16:00, Oak Suite 1-2, University of Surrey (see map)**, registration here, agenda here This in-person workshop aims to establish the Goal and Scope Definition of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) following the ISO14040-44 principles for the UK anaerobic digestion systems. Key players in the field will …
Click here to access the webinar recording. Brought to you by the Process Integration and Sustainability Assessment Working Group, their second webinar will introduce the methodologies involved in performing a Life Cycle Assessment for the EB sector. This webinar is led by Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan, University of Surrey. “LCA for …
This webinar recording is now available here. We invite EBNet members to join us for this FREE online workshop – brought to you by the Process Integration and Sustainability Assessment Working Group. Join us for 3 hours of top level content. Featuring top speakers from academia and industry this workshop …
Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12 – 14:00 EBNet is hosting a series of specialist webinars to support knowledge exchange amongst members. Registration is now closed. Hear the latest developments from top speakers and participate in the online chat to engage with questions. The event recording is available here. If …
