From fossil to bio-based chains: discover the SUSTRACK case studies!

Selection of case studies In deriving policy recommendations for the transition to a circular bioeconomy, SUSTRACK focuses on four highly carbon-intensive sectors (chemicals, textiles, plastics, and construction). To get a clearer grasp of the challenges and good practices facing these sectors, 10(+1) case studies (2 or 3 per sector) have been defined and analysed in …

Finding policy priorities for the transition

Transitioning to a sustainable circular bio-based economy (CBBE) is a challenging policy task. First, while there are many definitions of circularity and bioeconomy, the precise shape of the CBBE is still unknown. For example, it is still debated how much biomass can be used sustainably. Also, it is unclear which levels of reuse or recycling …

Two years of SUSTRACK, at the core of the journey toward circular bio-based transition: second newsletter is out!

Funded by the European Commission as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and led by the UnitelmaSapienza University of Rome, the three-year SUSTRACK project aims at supporting the identification of policy priorities and recommendations for designing a sustainable track towards circular biobased systems, and has now just started its third year of activities. Discover the …

Third SUSTRACK press release

Celebrating Two Years of SUSTRACK: Shaping Tomorrow’s Sustainable Future! Rome, 31/10/2024 – The SUSTRACK project, funded by the European Commission as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and led by UnitelmaSapienza University of Rome, has marked significant progress in advancing its research for Europe’s transition to a circular bio-based economy (CBBE). Gülşah Yilan, the SUSTRACK …

SUSTRACK Publication in Journal of Cleaner Production: learn more!

Circular bioeconomy: A review of empirical practices across implementation scales We’re excited to share a new SUSTRACK publication: the second paper stemming from SUSTRACK project was published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, thanks to the great effort and collaboration of our partners Tecnalia, UnitelmaSapienza, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) and CIRCE Foundation. The European Commission has endorsed the …

Join the “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop”: Unlocking the Potential of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the Textile Sector

Join the “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop” Unlocking the Potential of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the Textile Sector Are you a key expert in the textile sector – from research, industry, policy or civil society – involved in the implementation of Digital Product Passport (DPP)? Then, this is a must-attend event! The “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation …

SUSTRACK “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event: SAVE THE DATE!

Are you an expert from research, industry, policy or civil society, with knowledge and experiences in plastics, construction, textile, or chemical sectors? Then, you shouldn’t miss the “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” closing event, organised by SUSTRACK! The conference will be held online on 25th of September 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST and is aimed …

SUSTRACK workshops series “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition”: let’s design a sustainable future together!

Are you an expert from research, industry, policy or civil society, with knowledge and experiences in plastics, construction, textile, or chemical sectors? Then, you shouldn’t miss the series of workshops “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” organised by SUSTRACK! These workshops are aimed to: Dive deep into the policy, environmental, societal, and economic dimensions …

First SUSTRACK Publication in Sustainable Production and Consumption: discover more!

“Barriers to transitioning to a circular bio-based economy: Findings from an industrial perspective” We’re excited to share SUSTRACK first publication: the first paper stemming from SUSTRACK project was published in Sustainable Production and Consumpion, thanks to the great effort and collaboration of many partners, namely UnitelmaSapienza, Tecnalia, University of Ferrara and Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung …

Support SUSTRACK research by completing our survey on barriers hindering the sustainable transition!

Are you an expert of circular bio-based economy, working in construction, plastics, chemicals or textile sectors? Then, you are the one we are looking for! Circular bio-based economy is currently a hot topic for research, industries and policy makers. SUSTRACK is currently reaching out to experts in this field to understand the different perspectives on …