Research Headlines - Backing up claims about bio-based products: the power of standardisation

[Source: Research & Innovation] Is it bio-degradable? Compostable? Recyclable? And to what extent is it actually derived from biomass? A bio-based product can combine several eco-friendly features, but how precise characteristics are determined can vary. EU-funded researchers are developing standard methods and definitions to help inform purchasing decisions.

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