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Industrial Crops: A Global Opportunity

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Industrial Crops: A Global Opportunity

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    1. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Industrial Crops: A Global Opportunity The role of ERRMA (European Renewable Resources and Materials Association)

    2. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Benefits of Industrial Crops More sustainable Generally non-toxic Potentially biodegradable CO2 neutral

    3. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association RRM Market Opportunities Chemicals: chemical intermediates & polymers Speciality chemicals: adhesives, solvents & surfactants Industrial fibres: composites & textiles Industrial oils: lubricants & hydraulic fluids

    4. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Trend to RRM Involves Companies Large & Small Larger companies operate in bulk markets, e.g. surfactants for detergents Smaller companies develop products in speciality markets, e.g. dyestuffs, cosmetics and healthcare products

    5. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Developments in the USA 1996 - National Corn Growers Assn. workshop 1998 - Vision 2020 to enhance US Security 1999 - Priorities defined in Technology Roadmap 1999 - Executive Order set a goal to triple US use of bio-based products and energy by 2010 2000 - National Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals Act February 2000 - budget approved of $245 m

    6. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association USA Research Activities Plant Science Production Processing Utilisation

    7. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association USA Research in Processing Develop new separation technologies Improve conversion of plant products Find/develop new enzymes Improve hybrid (bio and chemical) systems Explore on site/at harvest processing

    8. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Rest of the World Activities Canada - canola, cereals and natural fibres Japan - ‘sunshine’ programme Malaysia - a rapidly developing oleochemicals industry

    9. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Developments in Europe 1996 - ERRMA established 1997 - IENICA funded by EU 1998 - CTVO-net: new uses for vegetable oils 2001 - INFORRM-IENICA launched 2001/2002 - ERRMA dialogue with EC develops

    10. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Members ACTIN (UK) ADEME/AGRICE (France) FNR (Germany) The Dutch Platform (Netherlands) VALBIOM (Belgium)

    11. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Role ERRMA seeks to: Promote and develop RRM Disseminate information and know-how at a European level and internationally Advise on appropriate policies and measures to encourage the wider use of RRM and establish appropriate quality criteria

    12. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Information Networks INFORRM (Industry Network for RRM’s) PRONOVIAL (Economic Intelligence Unit for RRM’s)

    13. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association INFORRM Led by ACTIN Directory of Key European Players Case Studies Accessed via www.industrialcrops.eu.com

    14. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association PRONOVIAL Founder Members: ADEME, Europol-Agro, University of Reims, Peugeot/Citroen, ONIDOL and Cognis Aims to provide market information to assist in the development of RRM

    15. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Dialogue with the European Commission RRM Work Group in European Climate Change Programme (ECCP)

    16. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Dialogue with the European Commission Wider benefits of RRM than savings of CO2 Improve the economic competitiveness of EU industry and agriculture Provide social benefits in rural communities Enhance environmental protection

    17. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association EU Potential for RRM (‘000 tonnes)

    18. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association EU Lubricants Market Forecasts (‘000 tonnes)

    19. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Dialogue with the European Commission RRM Awareness Report proposes Policies and Measures to: Create Consumer Demand Remove Barriers to Progress

    20. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Creating Consumer Demand Ensure RRM-based products perform well Establish common EU standards for RRM Make industry and consumers more aware of RRM health and environmental benefits Set up EU Market Introduction programmes

    21. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association Removing Barriers to Progress Provide a reliable source of supply Financial assistance to help industry adapt Reduce raw material and processing costs Amend regulations to accommodate RRM

    22. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Dialogue with the European Commission Areas of discussion include: CAP Reform EU White Paper on Chemicals Policy Harmonisation of EU Waste Management Regulations EU Market Introduction Programmes

    23. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA Dialogue with the European Commission The ultimate aim is the development of a more prosperous future for this emerging sector of industry – a European opportunity

    24. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA

    25. European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ERRMA

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