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Bio-based PU set to benefit from EU bioeconomy push, if ambition turns to action

Green seeds Castor oil plant, vegetal from where extracts the known laxative castor oil, used to produce biodiesel Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, commonly known as castor oil plant. Medical seeds.
Polyols derived from plant oils (like castor) could benefit from EU backing (picture Umar/iStock/Getty Images)
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Steven Pacitti
November 28, 2025 09:53 AM GMT

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