European project launches for circular, low-carbon construction
A European consortium led by CIRCE has officially launched BIOS MATER, aiming to introduce advanced bio-based materials, apply circular economy principles, and implement Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) solutions to the construction sector.
BIO MATER, a European project gathering 22 partners from 10 countries, advances circularity in construction sector.
The project brings together 22 partners from 10 countries, including AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, which contributes its expertise in polymer-based innovative solutions that minimize the environmental impact and improve energy efficiency in the construction industry.
“It is truly inspiring to see partners from all over Europe working towards the same goal: to decarbonize the construction sector by applying principles of the bioeconomy and circular economy,” said Carlos Pérez, Project Coordinator at CIRCE.
A central focus of the project is the development of four innovative bio-based construction products:
Sandwich panels for flooring, interior paneling, and furniture
Wall panels and flooring tiles made from bio-based thermoplastics
Exterior cladding panels using fiber-reinforced bio-resin composites
Biodegradable, plantable tiles from bio-based foams for interior drywalls
These solutions will be tested under real-world conditions in a dedicated demonstration park, designed to showcase their performance, scalability, and environmental benefits in practical applications.
BIOS MATER is a Horizon Europe project co-funded by the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and the European Union.
