Best articles on FURIOUS

Every 5 June, the world marks World Environment Day. From a letter sent by Sweden to the UN in 1968 to the #NowForClimate campaign of 2026.

How long do you think recycling has existed? The answer might surprise you. On World Recycling Day, we trace the origins of a practice that is older than you think – and explore why dedicating a day to it still matters.

Although oceans cover most of the Earth, much of the marine world remains unknown. To understand how these ecosystems are changing and how they influence the climate, scientists rely on marine sensors that can observe the ocean continuously and in places that are difficult to access.

Three European research projects, one shared goal: bringing sustainable materials to the automotive industry. On 27 March, FURIOUS, THERMOFIRE and POLYMEER launched the “From Lab to Road” webinar series with a first episode on Biobased Polymers and Composites for Automotive Applications.

From the first telegraph cables to today’s fibre optic networks, communications have advanced hand in hand with materials. Fibre optics carry most of the world’s data traffic. FURIOUS explores how to maintain their performance while reducing the environmental impact of the fibre materials themselves.

Discover more about the webinar Towards Advanced Bio-Based Composites for a Sustainable Industry: Stakeholder Engagement and Standardisation Challenges.

In December, partners of the FURIOUS project met in Vienna to review ongoing work and align on priorities for the next phase of the project.

The FURIOUS project welcomes AVANTIUM as a new partner, bringing world-leading expertise in renewable and circular polymers. The incorporation strengthens the consortium’s industrial dimension and supports its mission to develop innovative 2,5-FDCA-based materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics

Discover what was discussed at the event “Biopolymers for a Sustainable Future”, held by POLYMEER and FURIOUS on 19 June 2025. 

Discover how scientists are transforming the materials of tomorrow. Watch the full video to see the project in action!

POLYMEER and FURIOUS projects present the EU Green Week 2025 webinar!

The packaging and packaging waste regulation entered into force. Discover how is FURIOUS contributing to these new standards. 

Explore the FURIOUS M18 meeting highlights, featuring progress in eco-designed polymers, circular concepts, and future plans for sustainable innovation.

Debora Puglia and Nadia Lotti presented the FURIOUS project at ECOMONDO. Read more!

In the dynamic landscape of polymer development, the FURIOUS project team is dedicated to defining a new set of furan-based polymers. Read more here.

The FURIOUS and THERMOFIRE projects recently hosted a webinar titled “High Performance Bio-Based Polymers: State of the Art and Challenges in Ending Plastic Waste". Read more here. 

FURIOUS Project showcases sustainable furan-based polymers at the BIOPOL 2024 conference with keynotes and posters on innovative biopolymer applications.

The European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE) is one of the premier events for showcasing advancements in bio-based technologies. This year, the FURIOUS project had the privilege of presenting at this esteemed conference, highlighting our strides in developing high-performance, sustainable materials.

FURIOUS partners meet at ZUT, strategizing for sustainable innovations ahead, for their periodical M12 meeting. Read more. 

Our project coordinator, the University of Perugia, together with the University of Bologna, presented the FURIOUS project. Read more. 

Hosted by the University of Pisa, the GREENCHEMCO Conference gave FURIOUS researchers the possibility to showcase their work. 

FURIOUS kick-off meeting hosted by the University of Perugia in Terni, Italy. Read more. 

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