A biorefinery in Spain is turning household organic waste and sewage sludge into coatings, fertilisers and biodegradable bags. In the Netherlands, a company is producing a plant-based chemical building block for new bottles, films and fibres. Together, they show how Europe is exploring ways to rely less on fossil raw materials, an approach that could\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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