{"id":73638,"date":"2025-09-23T10:34:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leitat.org\/?p=73638"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:38:26","slug":"leitat-joins-the-hibiscus-project-to-advance-bio-based-construction-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leitat.org\/en\/blog\/leitat-joins-the-hibiscus-project-to-advance-bio-based-construction-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Leitat joins the HIBISCUS project to advance bio-based construction materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On 4\u20135 September, the HIBISCUS project officially kicked off at the coordinator\u2019s facilities, SOPREMA, in Strasbourg. During the meeting, partners reviewed project activities, established the monitoring methodology, and visited SOPREMA\u2019s installations. As leader of Work Package 2 (WP2)<\/strong>, Leitat presented its tasks and responsibilities, highlighting its key role in the consortium.<\/p>

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About HIBISCUS<\/strong><\/p>

Funded by the CBE JU with \u20ac7.5 million and involving 12 partners across 6 countries, HIBISCUS is developing five new bio-based construction materials for waterproofing, insulation, and carpentry. These solutions will contain up to 80% bio-based content, while offering enhanced durability, mould resistance, and fire protection.<\/p>

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Expected impacts<\/strong><\/p>

  • Five bio-based products with 25% lower CO\u2082 emissions and 20% energy savings compared to fossil-based benchmarks<\/li>
  • Up to 80% bio-based content in construction solutions<\/li>
  • 10% market share for bio-based construction materials within five years<\/li>
  • \u20ac50 million in annual revenues by 2039 and the creation of 200 new jobs in the sector<\/li>
  • Strengthened EU economies with \u20ac120 million boost through local feedstock sourcing and reduced import dependency<\/li>
  • Deployment in 10,000 EU buildings, cutting emissions by 40% and fossil reliance by 15%<\/li><\/ul>

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    With these outcomes, HIBISCUS will make a significant contribution to the sustainability and competitiveness of the European construction sector.<\/p>

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