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Dirk Carrez

@DCarrez

Biobased Industries Consortium. Clever Consult (Biobased economy policy & strategy; Public affairs; Government relations; Innovation and business development).

Dirk Carrez reposted

It’s the last time that BIC Executive Director Dirk Carrez will address members at our annual Matchmaking Event. He highlights all the great achievements of 2025 and wishes all our members the best in their bio-based business innovations and endeavours

biconsortium's tweet image. It’s the last time that BIC Executive Director Dirk Carrez will address members at our annual Matchmaking Event. He highlights all the great achievements of 2025 and wishes all our members the best in their bio-based business innovations and endeavours

Dirk Carrez reposted

Dual use - for both military AND civilian purposes - increasingly presents opportunities for industrial #biotechnology & #biomanufacturing, helping to enhance 🇪🇺's strategic autonomy & #biobased businesses. We hosted a webinar on this very topic: agro-chemistry.com/articles/defen…


Dirk Carrez reposted

Europeans create an average of 130kg of food waste per year. Despite EU regulations, > 75% ends up in landfills. Let's get food producers more involved in preventing it. 🧑‍💻👩‍💻Join us for this FREE WEBINAR to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility: zerowasteeurope.eu/event/the-case…

biconsortium's tweet image. Europeans create an average of 130kg of food waste per year. Despite EU regulations, > 75% ends up in landfills. Let's get food producers more involved in preventing it. 

🧑‍💻👩‍💻Join us for this FREE WEBINAR to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility: zerowasteeurope.eu/event/the-case…

Dirk Carrez reposted

The adoption of #sustainable fibre-based packaging is becoming more common & important for the wider bioeconomy and 🇪🇺's circular economy ambition. This article in @agrochemie features analysis and BIC members active in this field agro-chemistry.com/articles/fibre…


Dirk Carrez reposted

BIC member @Avantium continues to make great progress in the bio-based packaging sector. They've also brought their expertise to a number of Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking @CBE_JU projects over the years!


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Here's the view from BIC member @Michelin about the need for 🇪🇺 support so that sustainable #biobased can really compete on price with polluting fossil-based. That can only happen when more bio-based alternatives make it to market. Let's level that playing field!


Dirk Carrez reposted

Last month, we held the #biobased #financing event we co-organise with @TechTourHQ and @CircularValley_. Helping connect innovative bio-based SMEs & microenterprises private funding a key goal of BIC. Read more in this @agrochemie article 👉 agro-chemistry.com/articles/europ…


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We welcome the publication of the EU's new Bioeconomy Strategy, however bolder actions are needed. Nevertheless, BIC stands ready to give all help and support with its implementation. Link to our full statement in the comments

biconsortium's tweet image. We welcome the publication of the EU's new Bioeconomy Strategy, however bolder actions are needed. Nevertheless, BIC stands ready to give all help and support with its implementation. Link to our full statement in the comments

Dirk Carrez reposted

One of our strengths is fostering #partnerships between different #biobased companies & sectors because they spark innovation & can lead to synergies that reduce costs. Here's BIC member @MetsaGroup @MetsaSpring talking about the value of collaboration


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Following a BIC members only webinar on the future of bioplastics, some of our members, including @novaInstitut & @Avantium collaborated on this @agrochemie article, which also includes some @CBE_JU projects agro-chemistry.com/articles/the-f…


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In reality, Europe is seen as "regulation heavy" when it comes to the bioeconomy & bio-based industries. This can deter investments in Europe. @AgataKotkowska from @EU_ENV explained a positive perspective on EU regulations. Full interview link in comments


Dirk Carrez reposted

We welcome todays @EIB report saying that the #biobased industries are assets to Europe. The EIB stands ready to support the transformation to scaling up bio-based solutions. So are we!

🥦Scaling up bio-based industries means a stronger autonomy for Europe, more jobs & innovation. 💡Curious to know how? 📘Our new study on bioeconomy lays out bold, actionable steps that can unlock the sector’s full potential. 👉 To dive in bit.ly/3JBoSxM

EIB's tweet image. 🥦Scaling up bio-based industries means a stronger autonomy for Europe, more jobs & innovation.
 
💡Curious to know how?
 
📘Our new study on bioeconomy lays out bold, actionable steps that can unlock the sector’s full potential.
 
👉 To dive in bit.ly/3JBoSxM


Dirk Carrez reposted

On 13/10, we hosted our networking event for BIC Industry Members, where they could meet to discuss business, listen to guest speakers on the commercial & legislative opportunities in 🇪🇺's bioeconomy and take part in a variety of workshops. A valuable experience #biobased


Dirk Carrez reposted

Through the upcoming Bioeconomy Strategy, the EU can maintain its bioeconomy lead by focusing on biomanfacturing. We interviewed our Chair, who explained why and how. Here's how he'd pitch it to the EU Commission President. 📽️Watch the full video here: youtu.be/at6yX2bEN8s


Dirk Carrez reposted

Our panel on 🇪🇺/🇺🇸 partnerships for 📈⬆️#biobased businesses is happening on 16/9 at Bio Innovations Midwest in Omaha, Nebraska. Our speakers are from @BioBaseEuropePP @Cargill & @BASF - BIC members who know the value of such collaborations!

biconsortium's tweet image. Our panel on 🇪🇺/🇺🇸 partnerships for 📈⬆️#biobased businesses is happening on 16/9 at Bio Innovations Midwest in Omaha, Nebraska. Our speakers are from @BioBaseEuropePP @Cargill  & @BASF - BIC members who know the value of such collaborations!

Dirk Carrez reposted

We are looking for someone to join us in our mission of helping 🇪🇺Europe’s #biobased industries build a sustainable & green future. Find out about our vacancy for an EU Affairs Lead 👉 biconsortium.eu/media/join-bic… #bioeconomy #job #europe


Dirk Carrez reposted

We are excited to be sponsoring Bio Innovations Midwest 2025 in Omaha🇺🇸! We'll be there to show our how PARTNERSHIPS between U.S. & European companies can TURBO CHARGE the #bioeconomy - advancing a greener, cleaner planet🌍 and way of doing #business. #biobased

biconsortium's tweet image. We are excited to be sponsoring Bio Innovations Midwest 2025 in Omaha🇺🇸! We'll be there to show our how PARTNERSHIPS between U.S. & European companies can TURBO CHARGE the #bioeconomy - advancing a greener, cleaner planet🌍 and way of doing #business. #biobased

Dirk Carrez reposted

Be S.M.A.R.T. & ambitious! That's our message to the @EU_Commission as it prepares the new Bioeconomy Strategy. Read our call to action & proposals in our latest position paper 👇biconsortium.eu/media/bic-posi… #biobased #targets #mandates #bioeconomy


Dirk Carrez reposted

We welcome the publication of the EU Life Science Strategy, in particular, as a driver for industrial #sustainability. #Biomass that is sustainably-sourced, reliable and affordable will be key to unlocking private investment & driving the scale-up of #biobased solutions.


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