NNFCC
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| Abbreviation | NNFCC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003 |
| Legal status | Not-for-profit company |
| Purpose | Renewable energy, fuels and materials |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Chief Executive | Dr Jeremy Tomkinson |
| Affiliations | DECC |
| Website | http://www.nnfcc.co.uk |
The National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) is a not-for-profit company, formed in 2003 as a result of a UK Government commitment to extend the competitive non-food uses of crops.[1]
The NNFCC was opened in November 2003 by Larry Whitty, Baron Whitty and is situated in the BioCentre on the York Science Park at the University of York.
Mission and Remit
The NNFCC is the UK's National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials. The Centre is committed to the sustainable development of markets for biorenewable products. They promote the benefits of biorenewable energy, fuels and materials for enhancement of the bioeconomy, environment and society.[2]
The NNFCC:
- is the UK's independent authority on plant-based renewable materials and technologies
- brings products to market by building and strengthening supply chains
- supports producers, manufacturers and consumers
- provides comprehensive information on all sectors
The NNFCC is interested in building supply chains for products made from crops, wood and wastes including fuels, energy, packaging, polymers, chemicals, lubricants, pharmaceuticals and construction materials.
Funding
The Centre receives funding from and is a delivery partner for the Department for Energy and Climate Change.[3] The Centre also undertake commercial work for a wide range of organisations[4] and have three tiers of paid membership for businesses and individuals.[5]
See also
- Non-Food Crops
- Advanced Biofuels
- Biofuels
- Bioliquids
- Biomass
- Bioplastic
- Biorefinery
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Hemp
- Vegetable oil
References
External links
- National Non-Food Crops Centre
- The Official Source for Information on AD and Biogas
- Free educational resources for teachers
- BBC article: Future of biofuels
- Daily Telegraph article: Cars powered by rubbish 'in two years time'
- Guardian article: One day, all houses will be built this way
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