Five water boards (Brabantse Delta, De Dommel, Hollandse Delta, Scheldestromen and Wetterskip Fryslân) produced PHBV in the pilot project 'PHARIO' back in 2016. PHBV is a high-quality natural polyester made by using bacteria that purify wastewater. It is fully degradable under natural conditions, in soil and composting facilities as well as in fresh - and salt water.

On Wednesday 24 March, Rabobank joined the Supervisory Board of the Circular Biobased Delta Foundation. Rabobank is represented in person by Alain Cracau, Director Rabobank Green Bank and Head of Sustainable Transitions Businesses at Rabobank Group.

Alta Innovation Support was started in 2012 by CEO Frank Vergunst. He has extensive experience (>25 years) in the oil and gas industry. In this naturally conservative market he has successfully introduced new technological innovations.