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In Latvia’s thriving bioeconomy landscape, the wood processing company Druplat stands out as an innovator in circular resource management and sustainable business practices. Operating primarily in the forestry sector, Druplat transforms wood waste—previously left underutilized or sent to landfills—into valuable products that contribute to a greener economy, enhanced regional sustainability, and new business opportunities. What…

From Local Challenges to Circular Solutions: The BioRural Journey

The shift to a circular bioeconomy is not a single breakthrough—it’s a process of steady progress, informed by experience, guided by policy, and grounded in local realities. In Romania and across the BIOEAST macro-region, this transition is unfolding step by step, with EU-funded projects playing a crucial role in connecting the dots between innovation, knowledge,…

As Europe moves toward a more sustainable and circular bioeconomy, Romania still lacks a national strategy to guide this transition. Yet in many parts of the country—especially rural and semi-rural areas—there are already working examples of circular, bio-based solutions. The BioRural project has played a key role in identifying these examples and showing how they…

Summary Prioritising coherence, innovation, and targeted investment will be essential for the renewed EU Bioeconomy Strategy to effectively support the transition to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. The BioRural Horizon Europe project, active over the past three years, has contributed a rich evidence base from grassroots stakeholders and technical experts across Europe to support the…