by Daniela Negruti Today, we celebrate World Algae Day! Algae are among the oldest and most versatile organisms on Earth. For over a billion years, they have been shaping our planet’s atmosphere and ecosystems. Today, they are increasingly recognised as one of the most promising biological resources for addressing some of the twenty-first century’s most...
by Daniela Negruti Producing more Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is often seen as the key to reducing aviation emissions. However, as highlighted in a recent webinar attended by FUELGAE, organised by the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) and Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA), getting SAF from production facilities to aircraft is a far more complex...
Few colours feel more like summer than the blue of the Aegean Sea. From the deck of a ferry, a rocky beach or the whitewashed edge of an island village, the water can look almost unreal: deep cobalt offshore, bright turquoise in the shallows, and sometimes so clear that the seabed seems closer than it...
The 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (KOS 2026) successfully brought together researchers, industry leaders, policy makers, local authorities, innovators and sustainability experts from around the world on the island of Kos, Greece. The conference is a major international platform for exchanging knowledge and showcasing practical solutions for waste management, circular economy, resource recovery and sustainable biofuels. It is organised yearly by the Unit of Environmental...
Europe’s transition towards a climate-neutral and circular economy requires collaboration between researchers, industries, policymakers, regional authorities, and citizens for scientific breakthroughs and technological innovation. As bio-based solutions continue to gain momentum across Europe, strong links between projects and stakeholders has become essential for turning innovative ideas into tangible environmental, economic, and societal benefits. BIOREFINE Cluster...
The recent FUELGAE webinar brought together researchers and innovation experts from across Europe around one question that sits at the heart of the green transition: how do we know whether a new bio-based or circular solution is truly more sustainable? The answer is life cycle assessment, or LCA. From advanced fuels and bio-based building materials...
As the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as one of the most promising pathways toward decarbonization. Among the various feedstocks being explored, microalgae stand out due to their rapid growth rates, high lipid content, and ability to thrive in non-arable environments. However, producing SAF...
Aviation’s Big Turning Point Aviation has always symbolised connection—linking people, ideas, and markets across continents. Yet behind this global mobility lies a difficult reality: the industry still depends almost entirely on fossil jet fuel. In 2018, aviation was responsible for 2.4% of global CO₂ emissions, and its contribution to climate impact extends beyond CO₂ alone. As passenger demand continues to rise,...
This year represented a major step forward for the FUELGAE project in its mission to develop sustainable biofuels from microalgae and reduce CO₂ emissions. As we bring this chapter to a close, we look back on the key achievements and milestones of 2025, which highlight strong collaboration, scientific innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering...
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