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Lyon, 10 April 2003
Six studies presented today by Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of EuropaBio
and member of the Board of DSM show that the use of micro-organisms
like moulds, yeasts or bacteria and enzymes in industrial production
can reduce pollution, and save on water, energy and raw materials.
Using bioprocesses, known as White Biotechnology, to produce antibiotics,
vitamins, detergents, bio-plastics and new textile fibres decreases
the environmental footprint while providing new and greener products
for consumers as well as adding value to a company's bottom line.
"When people talk about using environmental technologies, they
think it will cost a company more. But today we show that it can
also be quite beneficial for economic reasons. White Biotechnology
is good for people, planet and profit," says Feike Sijbesma.
For further information, contact:
Adeline Farrelly
Communications Manager
Tel: +32 2 739 1174
Mob: +32 475 93 17 24
Fax: +32 2 735 4960
e-mail:
a.farrelly@europabio.org
EuropaBio
Avenue de l'Armée 6
B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
website:
http://www.europabio.org
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